News articles tagged with 'bleeding'
Research improves diagnosis and treatment of bleeding disorder
— 17 Feb 2011 19:03 | HealthA rare bleeding disorder that can lead to life-threatening bleeding episodes is misdiagnosed in 15 per cent of cases according to findings from a new international research project…
Less is more when prescribing acid suppressive drugs for non-ICU patients
— 15 Feb 2011 15:21 | HealthOver the last several decades, the prophylactic use of acid-suppressive medications to help prevent gastrointestinal bleeding (GI) in hospitalised patients has increased significantly,…
Culprit found for increased stroke injury with diabetes
— 23 Jan 2011 19:41 | HealthStrokes are a leading cause of mortality and adult disability. Those that involve intracerebral haemorrhage (bleeding in the brain) are especially deadly, and there are no effective…
Drug used to treat heavy periods will stop trauma patients bleeding to death
— 19 Jan 2011 17:23 | HealthTranexamic acid (TXA), a drug used to treat heavy menstrual periods, could save the lives of tens of thousands of bleeding accident victims each year and reduce combat deaths, say Cochrane…
Statin risks may outweigh benefits for patients with a history of brain haemorrhage
— 11 Jan 2011 17:05 | HealthA computer decision model suggests that for patients with a history of bleeding within the brain, the risk of recurrence associated with statin treatment may outweigh the benefit of…
Opioid use associated with increased risk of adverse events among older adults
— 14 Dec 2010 20:30 | HealthOpioids appear to be associated with more adverse events among older adults with arthritis than other commonly used analgesics, including coxibs and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories,…
Doctors don't need to fear red heads
— 10 Dec 2010 21:06 | HealthA study in the BMJ's Christmas issue published on bmj.com today confirms that there is no need for doctors to fear red heads…
Use of low-dose aspirin associated with improved performance of test for detecting colorectal cancer
— 8 Dec 2010 17:53 | HealthUse of low-dose aspirin prior to a newer type of faecal occult blood test is associated with a higher sensitivity for detecting advanced colorectal tumours, compared to no aspirin use,…
Haemostatic drug less effective than originally predicted
— 16 Nov 2010 11:09 | HealthThe use of recombinant activated factor 7 (rFVIIa) - a drug used to treat bleeding in haemophiliacs - in patients without haemophilia is not recommended because of the potential for…
Romiplostim more effective than standard care for immune thrombocytopenia
— 11 Nov 2010 12:20 | HealthA new study finds that an FDA-approved drug to treat the rare autoimmune disorder immune thromobocytopenia (ITP) is more effective than earlier medical therapies in helping patients…