New England Journal of Medicine
Calciphylaxis is a life-threatening syndrome of vascular calcification characterised by occlusion of microvessels in the subcutaneous adipose tissue and dermis. This review presents current understanding of the condition and provides a framework for interdisciplinary management.
Antifibrinolytic drugs for treating primary postpartum haemorrhage
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Review of data from 3 RCTs (n=20,412) concludes tranexamic acid, when administered intravenously, reduces mortality due to bleeding in women with primary postpartum haemorrhage, irrespective of mode of birth, and without increasing the risk of thromboembolic events.
Treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis of the leg
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Review of 33 RCTs (n=7296) concludes prophylactic dose fondaparinux given for 45 days appears to be a valid therapeutic option for superficial thrombophlebitis of the legs for most people. Evidence on topical treatment/surgery is too limited and cannot inform clinical practice.
American Journal of Hematology
Results from these RCTs (n=150) show that stable responses (defined as platelets ≥50,000/μL at ≥4 of 6 biweekly visits) occurred in 18% of patients on fostamatinib vs. 2% on placebo (P=0.0003). Median time to response was 15 days (on 100mg bd).
British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
Genotype‐guided dosing (GGD; n=5230) reduced time‐to‐first therapeutic INR (mean 2.6 days; P<0.0001; I2 0%) and time‐to‐first stable INR (5.9 days; P<0.01; I2 94%) vs conventional dosing. GGD also increased time in therapeutic range and reduced risks of INR ≥ 4 and bleeding.
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