Aspirin as good as heparin at preventing blood clots after fracture surgery: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 19, 2023
The findings could having an impact on clinical practice and even alter the standard of care, say the authors of a study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Heparin emerging as a lifesaver for moderately ill COVID patients
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 18, 2021
High doses of the anticoagulant reduce the risk of developing the dangerous blood clots that are a hallmark of COVID-19, two new studies confirm.
Blood thinner reduces acute-care stays of COVID-19 patients: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 06, 2021
Moderately ill hospitalized COVID-19 patients who receive a full dose of heparin have less need for mechanical ventilation, and improved chances of leaving the hospital, a new trial has found.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, May 5
By
Alicia Lasek
May 05, 2021
First case documented of vaccine-induced blood clot treated with a heparin alternative … Researchers urge improvements in kidney failure predictions for chronically ill elders … People 105 or older...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Sept. 18
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 18, 2020
Nursing home commission makes 27 recommendations, calls for ‘greater leadership role’ from CMS … Heparin nasal spray to be tested as COVID prevention … One in 10 older dental patients prescribed...
Heparin to be less potent, FDA says
Oct 06, 2009
Manufacturers are expected to begin shipping a new kind of heparin product on Thursday.