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Potential Links ID’d for Marijuana Use, Cardiovascular Risks
Key classes of cardiovascular medications are affected by marijuana, including statins, β-blockers.
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GI Bleed Hospitalization Risk Linked to Oral Anticoagulant Choice, PPI Cotherapy
To compare the incidence of hospitalization for upper GI tract bleeding, researchers used US Medicare beneficiary files to identify a cohort of patients that were ≥30 years old who initiated oral anticoagulation therapy with apixaban, dabigatran, rivaroxaban, or warfarin, with or without PPI cotherapy.
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Impact of Oral Anticoagulants on Renal Outcomes Compared
Compared with warfarin, dabigatran and rivaroxaban linked to lower risk of adverse renal outcomes
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Anticoagulation During Pregnancy Linked to Distinct Maternal, Fetal Risks
VKA, LMWH tied to lowest risk of adverse maternal, fetal outcomes, respectively
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Benefits of Warfarin After Dementia Diagnosis Explored
For veterans receiving warfarin for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, continuing warfarin after a diagnosis of dementia is associated with a protective effect in prevention of stroke and mortality, according to a study published online December 30 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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Warfarin Discontinuation Linked to Increased Risk of Death, Adverse Events in Very Elderly
Physician-perceived frailty and low life expectancy are the main reasons for warfarin discontinuation in elderly patients
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Drug Interaction Possible When HCV Regimens Added to Warfarin
A retrospective cohort study in the Annals of Pharmacotherapy found a clinically significant decrease in warfarin dose-response with concurrent hepatitis C treatments, especially with ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir and dasabuvir (OBV-PTV/r-DSV).
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Long-Term Warfarin in AFib Patients May Up Dementia Risk
Patients with atrial fibrillation taking long-term warfarin had higher rates of dementia than non-atrial fibrillation patients, a study presented at the Heart Rhythm Society's 37th Annual Scientific Sessions has found.
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Women More Often Treated with Low-Dose Dabigatran
Despite trend toward lower stroke risk with high dose
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Omega-3 Supplementation May Improve ADHD Symptoms
Improvement in parent-rated attention for boys with ADHD and typically developing controls
