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April 15, 2022
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Direct oral anticoagulants reduce cancer-associated venous thromboembolism recurrence

Direct oral anticoagulants reduce cancer-associated venous thromboembolism recurrence

Direct oral anticoagulants significantly reduced risk for recurrence of cancer-associated venous thromboembolism compared with dalteparin among patients with cancer, according to study results published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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April 01, 2022
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VTE-related hospital readmissions continue to rise months after complex cancer surgery

VTE-related hospital readmissions continue to rise months after complex cancer surgery

Venous thromboembolism-related hospital readmissions after complex cancer surgery continued to increase beyond 30 days after surgery, according to a multicenter, population-based retrospective study in JAMA Surgery.

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March 15, 2022
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Longer dosages of apixaban vs. warfarin linked to lower recurrent VTE hospitalization rate

Longer dosages of apixaban vs. warfarin linked to lower recurrent VTE hospitalization rate

Prescriptions dispensed for apixaban beyond 90 days after hospitalization resulted in a lower rate of hospitalization for recurrent venous thromboembolism compared with warfarin beyond 90 days, according to study results published in JAMA.

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March 08, 2022
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Obesity linked to lower mortality risk among patients with venous thromboembolism

Obesity linked to lower mortality risk among patients with venous thromboembolism

Patients with venous thromboembolism and obesity had a lower mortality risk than those with normal BMI, according to a study published in Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.

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February 17, 2022
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Postoperative open abdomen creates highest risk for VTE in IBD patients

Postoperative open abdomen creates highest risk for VTE in IBD patients

Multiple perioperative and operative factors increased the risk for venous thromboembolism in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, according to a presenter at the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organization.

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February 17, 2022
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Kids-DOTT

Kids-DOTT

Shorter vs. standard anticoagulation duration for children with provoked venous thromboembolism.

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January 21, 2022
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AXIOMATIC-TKR

AXIOMATIC-TKR

Milvexian for prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.

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January 20, 2022
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Prolonged TV time linked to VTE risk; frequent breaks, physical activity recommended

Prolonged TV time linked to VTE risk; frequent breaks, physical activity recommended

According to a meta-analysis of three studies, prolonged TV viewing was associated with elevated risk for venous thromboembolism, independent of traditional risk factors, including age, sex, BMI and physical activity.

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January 11, 2022
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Shortened anticoagulation after provoked VTE safe, effective in young patients: Kids-DOTT

Shortened anticoagulation after provoked VTE safe, effective in young patients: Kids-DOTT

Among young patients with provoked venous thromboembolism, shorter duration of anticoagulation is noninferior to current standard of care, according to the results of the Kids-DOTT randomized trial.

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January 07, 2022
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Malnutrition linked to increased risk for adverse events in IBD

Use of a universal nutritional screening tool may help identify patients with inflammatory bowel disease who are at high risk for malnutrition and other adverse outcomes, according to data presented at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.

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