Genetic Testing May Help Make Blood Thinner Safer
Dosing adjustments for warfarin can be more precise, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Thinners, Genetic Testing (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - September 26, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Genetic Testing May Help Make Warfarin Safer
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2017 -- Genetic testing can improve the safety of the blood thinner warfarin, a new study reports.
Warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) is often prescribed to prevent life-threatening blood clots in high-risk patients. However, a... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 26, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Genotyping Lowers Warfarin Risk in Hip or Knee Replacement Genotyping Lowers Warfarin Risk in Hip or Knee Replacement
Considering variants of three genes that affect response to warfarin improved the safety of using the drug.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - September 26, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news
CardioBrief: Genotyping Reduces Adverse Eventswith Warfarin
(MedPage Today) -- But still unclear whether benefit justifies the cost (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - September 26, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
CardioBrief: Genotyping Reduces Adverse Events with Warfarin
(MedPage Today) -- But still unclear whether benefit justifies the cost (Source: MedPage Today Geriatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Geriatrics - September 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Genetic testing can help determine safest dose of blood thinner
(Hospital for Special Surgery) A new study finds that genetic testing can help determine the safest dose of the blood thinner warfarin, with fewer side effects, in patients having joint replacement surgery. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - September 26, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
More Post-endoscopy GI Bleeding With Warfarin Than Direct Oral Anticoagulants More Post-endoscopy GI Bleeding With Warfarin Than Direct Oral Anticoagulants
Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - September 21, 2017 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Early Anticoagulation Strategies Comparable After Afib-Related Stroke (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- NOAC, warfarin show similar safety and efficacy after mild acute ischemic stroke (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - September 11, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
How Moldy Hay And Sick Cows Led To A Lifesaving Drug
The blood thinner warfarin, which prevents blood clots, owes its existence to some cows who got very sick after eating the wrong hay. That and a chemist who spent years trying to figure out why.(Image credit: Avi Ofer) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - August 29, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Joe Palca Source Type: news
Apixaban lowers stroke risk in AF patients undergoing cardioversion (EMANATE)
(European Society of Cardiology) Apixaban lowers the risk of stroke compared to warfarin in anticoagulation-na ï ve patients with atrial fibrillation scheduled for elective cardioversion, according to late-breaking results from the EMANATE trial presented today in a Hot Line LBCT Session at ESC Congress. Rates of bleeding were similar between the two groups. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - August 28, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Study: Aspirin Safe for HF Patients (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Post-hoc WARCEF trial analysis shows no significant risks vs warfarin (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - August 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
New Research Supports Safety of Aspirin in Heart Failure
Large trial comparing it to warfarin finds aspirin not tied to more hospitalizations or deaths (Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge - August 1, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Pulmonology, Journal, Source Type: news
Study: Aspirin Safe for Heart Failure Patients
Large trial comparing it to warfarin finds aspirin not tied to more hospitalizations or deaths (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - July 31, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Aspirin Safe for Heart Failure Patients, Study Finds
Large trial comparing it to warfarin finds aspirin not tied to more hospitalizations or deaths Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Thinners, Heart Failure (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - July 31, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Long Does Coumadin (warfarin) Stay in Your System?
Title: How Long Does Coumadin (warfarin) Stay in Your System?Category: Doctor's& Expert's views on SymptomsCreated: 7/11/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/11/2017 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet High Blood Pressure General)
Source: MedicineNet High Blood Pressure General - July 11, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
