British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
Data collection from 7,667 total hip arthroplasties found that IV, topical, and combined tranexamic acid all showed a significantly lower incidence of DVT than controls (0.08% vs 0.47%, p=0.001) as well as a lower rate of other complications (0.34% vs 0.67%, p=0.044).
Atrial fibrillation groups lobby patients to overturn screening committee decision
British Medical Journal
Article reports that patients' groups with funding from drug companies with vested interests are putting pressure on the National Screening Committee to overturn its decision not to recommend an AF screening programme. Doctors are concerned the campaign goes against the evidence.
Revised SPC: Eliquis (apixaban) film-coated tablets
electronic Medicines compendium
The SPC has been updated to include information about dosing in patients undergoing interventions (e.g. catheter ablation) for non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
The above records have been identified by UKMi and feature in the NICE Medicines Awareness Service. Further details on this service can be found at:
http://www.evidence.nhs.uk/about-evidence-services/content-and-sources/medicines-information/new-medicines-awareness-services
