Bleeding Disorders
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Women with von Willebrand disease: Managing menstrual and postpartum bleeding
One of three reviews to develop guidelines shows a potential role for postpartum tranexamic acid.
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Post–COVID vaccine AHA cases raise eyebrows in Italy
Four cases of acquired hemophilia A that occurred following COVID-19 vaccinations in one Italian province could indicate “possible complications...
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Gene therapy: A ‘one and done’ hemophilia B treatment?
Phase 3 study of a one-time gene therapy shot enabled almost all hemophilia B patients to end full-dose bleeding prophylaxis.
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New hemophilia treatments: ‘Our cup runneth over’
A range of new options is emerging to treat hemophilia patients.
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Endometriosis not linked with preterm birth, new study finds
Changing monitoring strategies to prevent preterm birth for women with the disease may not be necessary.
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Aspirin use risk for postpartum bleeding unclear
Demographic and clinical factors likely accounted for more of the bleeding risk observed than the low-dose aspirin did, but time of...
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Fitusiran: Great ‘leap forward’ in hemophilia treatment
Cost will be a major consideration if fitusiran is approved for the U.S. market.
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FDA approves new interferon for polycythemia vera
A longer half-life means dosing every 2 weeks, instead of weekly.
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Data from Spain yield new insights on a rare hemophilia
Findings show high rates of antithrombotic use before diagnosis and fatal infections after immunosuppressive therapy starts.
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Rivaroxaban’s single daily dose may lead to higher bleeding risk than other DOACs
Corroborating previous studies, Iceland researchers report that rivaroxaban poses the highest risk of GI bleeding, compared with other DOACs.
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No added risk of hepatic cancer in patients with hemophilia after successful HCV treatment
“Careful observation is needed in patients with hemophilia even after eradication of HCV.”