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DOACs, LMWH prevent VTE, but increase bleeding, in major noncardiac surgery
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.
DOACs, LMWH prevent VTE, but increase bleeding, in major noncardiac surgery
30 Mar 2022
What makes kids more susceptible to community-acquired severe pneumonia?
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.
What makes kids more susceptible to community-acquired severe pneumonia?
30 Mar 2022
Rheumatoid arthritis in moms aggravates mental disorders in kids
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.
Rheumatoid arthritis in moms aggravates mental disorders in kids
30 Mar 2022
Knowledge of HCV high among those successfully treated with DAAs
Patients successfully treated with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) show high knowledge about hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, a recent study has shown.