Yesterday | New Urban Legends
Claim: Some Mexican vanilla contains coumarin, a substance that causes liver and kidney failure at high concentrations.
FDA Clears Osmetech's Warfarin Sensitivity Test and New eSensor XT-8 Platform
Jul 21, 2008 - Osmetech plc , the fast growing international molecular diagnostics company, announces that it has received 510 clearance from the US Food & Drug Administration for its eSensor Warfarin ...
ParagonDx Expected to Genotype over Two Thousand People for Warfarin...
Thousands of attendees at the annual meeting of the American Association of Clinical Chemistry will have the opportunity to take a genetic test that helps determine an individual's sensitivity to warfarin ), a ...
Doctors Hopeful Easier Blood Thinners Nearing
A trio of experimental drugs has doctors hopeful that for the first time in decades, millions of people at risk of lethal blood clots may soon get easier treatment.
DNA Direct to offer warfarin info through Genetic Diagnostics
DNA Direct Inc. said it will work with Iverson Genetic Diagnostics Inc. to offer personalized reports for individuals receiving Iverson's molecular-based assay for testing sensitivity to warfarin, a commonly ...
Portola Completes $60 Million Financing to Advance Its Therapeutic Programs
Proceeds will be used primarily to advance Portola's two lead antithrombotic clinical candidates, betrixaban and PRT060128, which the company is developing as best-in-class compounds to replace existing ...
Anti-clot medicine shows potential
The anti-clotting drug rivaroxaban might be the first new oral agent for blood thinners in 60 years, Dr.
Even when used as intended, blood thinners can be risky. The drugs are essential in treating patients who have had heart attacks, strokes or blood clots.
New Anti-Clotting Pill Works Well in Trials
A new anti-clotting drug that could be one of the long-sought alternatives to commonly used blood thinners has performed well in hip and knee replacement patients, physicians report.
Study Will Provide Cash Payments To Encourage People With Chronic Diseases To Take Medications
Main Category: Compliance Also Included In: Public Health ; IT / Internet / E-mail ; Pharmacy / Pharmacist Article Date: 25 Jun 2008 - 9:00 PDT The Hartford Courant on Sunday examined a new lottery-like program ...
Lottery For Pill-Takers Could Be Healthy Bet
A new lottery is banking on America's "show me the money!" mentality, but it won't make people rich.
Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute And The Watchman Left Atrial Appendage System
Main Category: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Also Included In: Medical Devices ; Clinical Trials / Drug Trials ; Stroke / Neuroprotection Article Date: 20 Jun 2008 - 4:00 PDT Doctors at the Cedars-Sinai Heart ...
Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute and the Watchman Left Atrial Appendage System
Doctors at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute were among the first in California to offer an experimental therapy for atrial fibrillation using the WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage System.
NLH Question Answering Service
In ischaemic heart disease, is there any benefit of aspirin, in...
In ischaemic heart disease, is there any benefit of aspirin, in addition to warfarin, as prophylactic measure? Answer: The National Prescribing Centre considered the issue of co-prescribing warfarin and aspirin ...
A father's advice: Keep your children close
Paul Rendine, the Daily Times disability and financial columnist, lost his daughter three weeks ago.
Turmeric may be effective psoriasis remedy
Q: I know you have written about taking turmeric for psoriasis. Is it safe? A: There is growing interest in turmeric and its active ingredient curcumin for treating a variety of inflammatory conditions, ...
Turmeric may help in fighting psoriasis
Question. My fingernails are falling out from psoriasis. I would like to try turmeric.
Guide Helps Avoid Coumadin Complications
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a guide to using the medication Coumadin, which is used to prevent blood clots.
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New Anticoagulation Management Software Helps Clinics Enhance Efficiency and Improve Patient Safety
The Anticoagulation Module empowers clinicians by making critical clinical information accessible immediately, improving patient care and safety.