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Stopping blood thinners can increases stroke and heart attack risk
A new study from the University of Bath has found that for older adults with atrial fibrillation (AF), stopping blood ...
It’s a risk factor for strokes and heart disease, but atrial fibrillation continues to remain neglected in India: experts
Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) is a common, yet serious heart condition that requires proper diagnosis and management strategies.
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FDA experts lukewarm on AZ's anticoagulant antidote Andexxa
AstraZeneca's anticoagulant reversal agent Andexxa was given an accelerated approval by the FDA in 2018, but the company's plan to get that upgraded to a full approval is facing some pushback.
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What happens to our body if we eat lettuce every day?
Due to its versatility and high water content, lettuce offers numerous health benefits, such as supporting digestion and the ...
Medscape5d
Preventable and Non-Preventable Risk Factors for Adverse Drug Events Related to Hospital Admission in the Elderly
Objective: To ascertain preventable and non-preventable risk factors for adverse drug events (ADEs) in elderly inpatients at hospital admission. Patients and Methods: This was a prospective study ...
WebMD2d
How to Deal With Irrational Elderly Parents
Corrine Ptacek, of Roselle, IL, lives about 40 minutes from her parents. Her father has Alzheimer’s disease and gets care through the VA. But dealing with her difficult mother makes things worse ...
BMJ4d
Disparities in the real-world prescription pattern of oral anticoagulants for US Medicare beneficiaries: a geospatial analysis
Objectives This study was conducted to examine urban–rural differences in the real-world prescribing pattern of oral anticoagulants and geographic variations in the prescribing pattern among ...