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DOACs, LMWH prevent VTE, but increase bleeding, in major noncardiac surgery

DOACs, LMWH prevent VTE, but increase bleeding, in major noncardiac surgery

30 Mar 2022 byStephen Padilla

Use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) and low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) appears to reduce venous thromboembolism (VTE) in major noncardiac surgery compared with no active treatment, a study has shown. However, it may also increase major bleeding to a similar extent.

30 Mar 2022
What makes kids more susceptible to community-acquired severe pneumonia?

What makes kids more susceptible to community-acquired severe pneumonia?

30 Mar 2022

Community-acquired severe pneumonia is more likely to develop in young boys and children with severe stunting, reports a recent study. Fever, illness duration, and a history of prior medical care are also important predictive factors for severe pneumonia.

30 Mar 2022
Rheumatoid arthritis in moms aggravates mental disorders in kids

Rheumatoid arthritis in moms aggravates mental disorders in kids

30 Mar 2022

Children born to mothers with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at higher risk of major mental disorders such as autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a recent Taiwan study has found. No such effect exists for paternal RA.

30 Mar 2022