Levonorgestrel linked to Deep Vein Thrombosis, reveals IPC Drug safety alert Roshni Dhar28 Aug 2023 3:30 PM ISTThe Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), through its recently issued drug safety alert for the month of August, has revealed that Levonorgestrel, a...
Health Bulletin 26/August/2023 Roshni Dhar26 Aug 2023 4:17 PM ISTHere are the top health stories for the day:NMC warning: Doctors to face punitive action for displaying unrecognised qualificationsWriting to the...
Drug Safety Alert: Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission reveals ADR linked to contraceptive drug Levonorgestrel Susmita Roy25 Aug 2023 6:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), through its recently issued drug safety alert for the month of August, has revealed that...
Elastic Compression Stockings foundation therapy for reducing risk of post-thrombotic syndrome Niveditha Subramani18 July 2023 8:00 PM ISTThe post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a frequent, disabling complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) that reduces quality of life and is costly. PTS...
Indefinite anticoagulation fails to improve survival among patients with first-provoked VTE Dr.Niharika Harsha B18 July 2023 2:00 AM ISTNew research revealed that clinicians should make a shared decision making based on the patient's preferences for indefinite anticoagulation as even...
Stenting no better than medical management in lowering VTE and mortality in acute DVT patients Aditi24 Jun 2023 9:15 AM ISTA systematic review and meta-analysis entitled "Stenting or angioplasty for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis: Systematic review and meta-analysis...
Rivaroxaban chemoprophylaxis following TKA and THA associated with increased risk of bleeding compared to aspirin and enoxaparin Dr Supreeth D R17 April 2023 11:30 AM ISTAn optimal venous thromboembolism prophylaxis agent should balance efficacy and safety. While rivaroxaban provides effective venous thromboembolism...
Vena cava filters safe and effective for preventing pulmonary embolism in DVT patients: PRESERVE trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent study has shown that the implantation of vena cava filters in venous thromboembolism patients is tied to a few adverse events with a low...
Obese children may be at higher risk of VTE in later life, study shows Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 March 2023 10:45 AM ISTSweden: A recent study has shown that being overweight in childhood and young adulthood is tied to an increased risk of adult thromboembolic...
Diabetes mellitus tied to higher risk of VTE in women compared to men Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Jan 2023 10:15 AM ISTAustria: Among patients with diabetes, women are at higher risk of venous thromboembolism than men (particularly during perimenopause), a recent study...
Medical Bulletin 25/November/2022 Dr. Nandita Mohan25 Nov 2022 4:45 PM ISTHere are the top health news for the day:Further clot risk reduced by extending anti-clotting treatment after distal DVTGiving the anti-clotting drug...
Further clot risk reduced by extending anti-clotting treatment after distal DVT Dr. Nandita Mohan25 Nov 2022 9:00 AM ISTGiving the anti-clotting drug rivaroxaban to patients for 12 weeks instead of the usual six after a blood clot in the lower leg reduces the risk of...
