The Lancet Haematology
Study (93 children) found that bodyweight adjusted rivaroxaban appears to be safe in children (no major bleeds, 4% rate of non-major bleed and no recurrent VTEs). Doses for <20kg showed low exposure, so the dosages for this group will be adjusted for the phase 3 study.
American Journal of Medicine
Analysis of 14 RCTs(n=164,751) found aspirin decreases MI risk at expense of increased risks for major bleeding (BD) and haemorrhagic stroke. With contemporary aggressive preventive strategies, effect on MI risk seems to be much attenuated whereas its harmful effects on BD remain.
National Institute for Health Research
Expert commentary is provided of UK trial of 537 adults (RESTART) on antiplatelets before intracerebral haemorrhage, which found no material difference in risk of further bleeding or occlusive vascular event if they restarted on the drugs when feasible.
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