News
In this section you will find the most recent news articles of interest to both patients and healthcare professionals.
Venous thromboembolism CMO press release
Every hospital patient should have their own risk assessment for VTE that will improve patient safety and help save thousands of lives each year, says an expert working group whose report was launched by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) today.
Posted in: Developments
NICE guidance on Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
NICE has now issued its guidance on the prevention of venous thromboembolism for surgical patients.
Posted in: Developments
European Medicines Agency recommends approval of dabigatran etexilate
European Medicines Agency recommends approval of novel oral anticoagulant, dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa®)
Posted in: Developments
The National Patient Safety Agency Needs Your Help
The National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) issued a patient safety alert for anticoagulation therapy and also new guidance about how some of the systems should work.
Posted in: Developments
Einstein - Extension study
Results from the EINSTEIN-Extension study, demonstrate that the factor Xa inhibitor rivaroxaban (Xarelto), when compared to placebo, significantly reduced the risk of a recurrent symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE).
Posted in: Whats New
RE-COVER Study
New anticoagulant drug dabigatran is a safe effective alternative to warfarin for the treatment of Venous thromboembolism Venous thromboembolism is the umbrella term for deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in the legs and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs.
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New anticoagulants - latest news
In September 2010 the U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Advisory Committee has recommended dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa) for use in stroke prevention for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF).
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It's About Time Campaign (2004)
A campaign to increase understanding of thrombosis and stroke prevention
Posted in: Campaigns
1 Mission 1 Million - Getting to the Heart of Stroke
1 Mission 1 Million – Getting to the Heart of Stroke.
Posted in: Campaigns