Front-Line Dexamethasone vs Prednisone for Patient Outcomes in Acute Immune Thrombocytopenia
Investigators compared first-line dexamethasone with prednisone on admission and readmission rates among patients with acute immune thrombocytopenia.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Screening for Gaucher Disease in Canadian Patients With Thrombocytopenia
A single-center study in Canada found a point prevalence of Gaucher disease of 0.5% among Canadian patients referred to a hematologist for thrombocytopenia.
Notable Variation Exists in the Treatment of Serious VTE Events in Pediatric Leukemia
There might be notable variations among hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant practitioners when treating thrombotic events in children with leukemia.
Evaluating Health System-Wide Practices for Direct Oral Anticoagulant Management, Protocol in Anticoagulation Clinics
A team of researchers evaluated the current health system-wide practices and protocols associated with the administration of DOACs in anticoagulation clinics.
Activated Prothrombin Complex Concentrate for Reversal of Apixaban- and Rivaroxaban-Associated Major Bleeding
A team of investigators provided a real-world understanding of apixaban or rivaroxaban-linked acute bleeding events in patients receiving aPCC.
Population-Based Management Tool Identifies Intervention Need in Patients Treated With Combination DOACs, NSAIDs
A DOAC population-based management tool may help determine and address potential interactions between DOACs and NSAIDs in patients receiving both treatments.
Assessing the Safety of Epidural Analgesia During Pregnancy in Patients With Type 1 von Willebrand Disease
Epidural analgesia in pregnant women with VWD type 1 appears to be safe with VWF and factor VIII levels of 80% or more in the third trimester.
N8-GP Appears Safe and Efficacious for Prophylaxis, Bleeding Control in Hemophilia A
For patients with severe hemophilia A, N8-GP was safe and efficacious according to the results of the pathfinder clinical programs.
Surgical Splenectomy May Increase Risk for Venous Thromboembolism in Sickle Cell Disease
Patients with sickle cell disease may have an increased risk for venous thromboembolic events, especially pulmonary embolism, following surgical splenectomy.
Coagulation Monitoring During Cardiac Surgery Using a Novel Hand-Held Optical Sensor
A novel optical sensor accurately measures anticoagulation and global hemostasis in patients during cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.
- Loading...
Loading...
Next post in THSNA 2020
Loading... 
Loading...