The FDA announced a recall of cefepime, an intravenous drug used for pneumonia, urinary tract, skin, and abdominal infections The visible particles in the drug, which was distributed nationwide, can cause blood clots, strokes, and heart attacks, among other catastrophic … Read More ›
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New study finds that 75 percent of patients taking popular blood-thinners are getting wrong dose
Contact: Jess C. Gomez jess.gomez@imail.org 801-718-8495 Intermountain Medical Center Millions at risk for serious problems like uncontrolled bleeding or developing blood clots SALT LAKE CITY – Cardiology researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute have found that approximately 75… Read More ›
Silver nanoparticles show “immense potential” in prevention of blood clots
2009 study posted for filing Scientists are reporting discovery of a potential new alternative to aspirin, ReoPro, and other anti-platelet agents used widely to prevent blood clots in coronary artery disease, heart attack and stroke. Their study, scheduled for the… Read More ›
Aspirin and similar drugs may be associated with brain microbleeds in older adults: Causes amyloid accumulation often related to Alzheimer’s disease
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Monique M.B. Breteler, M.D., Ph.D. m.breteler@erasmusmc.nl JAMA and Archives Journals Individuals who take aspirin or other medications that prevent blood clotting by inhibiting the accumulation of platelets appear more likely to have tiny, asymptomatic… Read More ›
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