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06/12/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Future strategies for managing upper gastrointestinal bleeding will likely combine existing hemostatic techniques and enhanced endoscopic imaging, advised a review article published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology.
Future strategies for managing upper gastrointestinal bleeding will likely combine existing hemostatic techniques and enhanced endoscopic imaging, advised a review article published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology.
Future strategies for managing...
06/12/2024
Veterans Health Today
News
05/21/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) treatment was not associated with improved functional outcome, hematoma expansion, or mortality compared with conservative management in patients who developed intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) associated...
Prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) treatment was not associated with improved functional outcome, hematoma expansion, or mortality compared with conservative management in patients who developed intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) associated...
Prothrombin complex concentrate...
05/21/2024
Veterans Health Today
News
05/15/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Earlier anticoagulation reversal in patients with anticoagulation-associated intracerebral hemorrhage is associated with improved survival, according to a study published in JAMA Neurology.
Earlier anticoagulation reversal in patients with anticoagulation-associated intracerebral hemorrhage is associated with improved survival, according to a study published in JAMA Neurology.
Earlier anticoagulation reversal...
05/15/2024
Veterans Health Today
News
04/10/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Managing patients on anticoagulation treatment during the perioperative period is a challenge that brings with it the risk for major complications, explains a StatPearls continuing education article.
Managing patients on anticoagulation treatment during the perioperative period is a challenge that brings with it the risk for major complications, explains a StatPearls continuing education article.
Managing patients on...
04/10/2024
Veterans Health Today
News
04/02/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Neurosurgery on a 58-year-old man who presented with acute onset of severe headache and vomiting, and whose condition worsened during his hospital stay, revealed a subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by a cerebral cavernous malformation. The...
Neurosurgery on a 58-year-old man who presented with acute onset of severe headache and vomiting, and whose condition worsened during his hospital stay, revealed a subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by a cerebral cavernous malformation. The...
Neurosurgery on a 58-year-old...
04/02/2024
Veterans Health Today
News
12/21/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
For their research, study authors investigated how many patients had strokes while not receiving anticoagulants, as well as how many experienced hemorrhages after anticoagulation was resumed.
For their research, study authors investigated how many patients had strokes while not receiving anticoagulants, as well as how many experienced hemorrhages after anticoagulation was resumed.
For their research, study...
12/21/2022
Veterans Health Today
News
12/14/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
"Uncontrolled posttraumatic hemorrhage is an important cause of traumatic mortality that can be avoided," researchers said.
"Uncontrolled posttraumatic hemorrhage is an important cause of traumatic mortality that can be avoided," researchers said.
"Uncontrolled posttraumatic...
12/14/2022
Veterans Health Today
Quiz
11/21/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
If a patient received 4 mg of apixaban less than 8 hours ago, which andexanet alfa dosing regimen should be administered to reverse anticoagulation?
If a patient received 4 mg of apixaban less than 8 hours ago, which andexanet alfa dosing regimen should be administered to reverse anticoagulation?
If a patient received 4 mg of...
11/21/2022
Veterans Health Today
News
11/16/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Direct oral anticoagulant reversal agents show similar outcomes in patients with intracranial hemorrhage, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.
Direct oral anticoagulant reversal agents show similar outcomes in patients with intracranial hemorrhage, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.
Direct oral anticoagulant...
11/16/2022
Veterans Health Today
News
10/27/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Researchers indirectly compared the effectiveness and safety of andexanet alfa vs 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrates for treating patients with apixaban- or rivaroxaban-associated hemorrhages.
Researchers indirectly compared the effectiveness and safety of andexanet alfa vs 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrates for treating patients with apixaban- or rivaroxaban-associated hemorrhages.
Researchers indirectly compared...
10/27/2022
Veterans Health Today
News
10/03/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Most patients achieved good or excellent hemostasis after being treated with a modified, recombinant Factor Xa protein to reverse the effects of anticoagulants administered for surgery, findings showed.
Most patients achieved good or excellent hemostasis after being treated with a modified, recombinant Factor Xa protein to reverse the effects of anticoagulants administered for surgery, findings showed.
Most patients achieved good or...
10/03/2022
Veterans Health Today

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News
06/12/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Future strategies for managing upper gastrointestinal bleeding will likely combine existing hemostatic techniques and enhanced endoscopic imaging, advised a review article published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology.
Future strategies for managing upper gastrointestinal bleeding will likely combine existing hemostatic techniques and enhanced endoscopic imaging, advised a review article published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology.
Future strategies for managing...
06/12/2024
Veterans Health Today
News
05/21/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) treatment was not associated with improved functional outcome, hematoma expansion, or mortality compared with conservative management in patients who developed intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) associated...
Prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) treatment was not associated with improved functional outcome, hematoma expansion, or mortality compared with conservative management in patients who developed intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) associated...
Prothrombin complex concentrate...
05/21/2024
Veterans Health Today
News
05/15/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Earlier anticoagulation reversal in patients with anticoagulation-associated intracerebral hemorrhage is associated with improved survival, according to a study published in JAMA Neurology.
Earlier anticoagulation reversal in patients with anticoagulation-associated intracerebral hemorrhage is associated with improved survival, according to a study published in JAMA Neurology.
Earlier anticoagulation reversal...
05/15/2024
Veterans Health Today
News
04/10/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Managing patients on anticoagulation treatment during the perioperative period is a challenge that brings with it the risk for major complications, explains a StatPearls continuing education article.
Managing patients on anticoagulation treatment during the perioperative period is a challenge that brings with it the risk for major complications, explains a StatPearls continuing education article.
Managing patients on...
04/10/2024
Veterans Health Today
News
04/02/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Neurosurgery on a 58-year-old man who presented with acute onset of severe headache and vomiting, and whose condition worsened during his hospital stay, revealed a subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by a cerebral cavernous malformation. The...
Neurosurgery on a 58-year-old man who presented with acute onset of severe headache and vomiting, and whose condition worsened during his hospital stay, revealed a subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by a cerebral cavernous malformation. The...
Neurosurgery on a 58-year-old...
04/02/2024
Veterans Health Today
News
12/21/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
For their research, study authors investigated how many patients had strokes while not receiving anticoagulants, as well as how many experienced hemorrhages after anticoagulation was resumed.
For their research, study authors investigated how many patients had strokes while not receiving anticoagulants, as well as how many experienced hemorrhages after anticoagulation was resumed.
For their research, study...
12/21/2022
Veterans Health Today
News
12/14/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
"Uncontrolled posttraumatic hemorrhage is an important cause of traumatic mortality that can be avoided," researchers said.
"Uncontrolled posttraumatic hemorrhage is an important cause of traumatic mortality that can be avoided," researchers said.
"Uncontrolled posttraumatic...
12/14/2022
Veterans Health Today
News
11/16/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Direct oral anticoagulant reversal agents show similar outcomes in patients with intracranial hemorrhage, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.
Direct oral anticoagulant reversal agents show similar outcomes in patients with intracranial hemorrhage, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.
Direct oral anticoagulant...
11/16/2022
Veterans Health Today
News
10/27/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Researchers indirectly compared the effectiveness and safety of andexanet alfa vs 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrates for treating patients with apixaban- or rivaroxaban-associated hemorrhages.
Researchers indirectly compared the effectiveness and safety of andexanet alfa vs 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrates for treating patients with apixaban- or rivaroxaban-associated hemorrhages.
Researchers indirectly compared...
10/27/2022
Veterans Health Today
News
10/03/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Most patients achieved good or excellent hemostasis after being treated with a modified, recombinant Factor Xa protein to reverse the effects of anticoagulants administered for surgery, findings showed.
Most patients achieved good or excellent hemostasis after being treated with a modified, recombinant Factor Xa protein to reverse the effects of anticoagulants administered for surgery, findings showed.
Most patients achieved good or...
10/03/2022
Veterans Health Today
News
09/06/2025
Juliet Gallagher
A new national study underscores the strong link between criminal legal involvement and homelessness among US military veterans, raising urgent questions about how best to support those most at risk.
A new national study underscores the strong link between criminal legal involvement and homelessness among US military veterans, raising urgent questions about how best to support those most at risk.
A new national study underscores...
09/06/2025
Veterans Health Today
News
08/27/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Over half of older veterans receiving Veterans Health Administration (VHA) care experience limitations with activities of daily living (ADLs) or instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), with nearly one-third reporting unmet needs for...
Over half of older veterans receiving Veterans Health Administration (VHA) care experience limitations with activities of daily living (ADLs) or instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), with nearly one-third reporting unmet needs for...
Over half of older veterans...
08/27/2025
Veterans Health Today
News
08/27/2025
Danielle Sposato
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a sweeping shift in how it allocates taxpayer resources, redirecting nearly $45 million per year from subsidizing federal unions back to the Veterans, families, caregivers, and survivors...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a sweeping shift in how it allocates taxpayer resources, redirecting nearly $45 million per year from subsidizing federal unions back to the Veterans, families, caregivers, and survivors...
The Department of Veterans...
08/27/2025
Veterans Health Today
News
08/14/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A study of over 250 000 US veterans reveals that Agent Orange exposure and genetic predisposition independently raise the risk of several lymphoid cancers, without amplifying each other’s effects.
A study of over 250 000 US veterans reveals that Agent Orange exposure and genetic predisposition independently raise the risk of several lymphoid cancers, without amplifying each other’s effects.
A study of over 250 000 US...
08/14/2025
Veterans Health Today
News
07/23/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-led clinical trial is testing whether a team-based intervention can reduce recidivism and improve recovery for justice-involved veterans with co-occurring disorders.
A US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-led clinical trial is testing whether a team-based intervention can reduce recidivism and improve recovery for justice-involved veterans with co-occurring disorders.
A US Department of Veterans...
07/23/2025
Veterans Health Today
News
07/16/2025
Hannah Musick
AI analysis of neighborhood features in nearly 800 000 U.S. veterans with ASCVD identified built environment elements—like sidewalks, greenery, and housing type—as significant predictors of major cardiovascular events.
AI analysis of neighborhood features in nearly 800 000 U.S. veterans with ASCVD identified built environment elements—like sidewalks, greenery, and housing type—as significant predictors of major cardiovascular events.
AI analysis of neighborhood...
07/16/2025
Veterans Health Today
News
07/09/2025
Juliet Gallagher
In a US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) telehealth-based initiative known as the Telemedicine Outreach for PTSD (TOP) trial, rural veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reported overwhelmingly positive experiences...
In a US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) telehealth-based initiative known as the Telemedicine Outreach for PTSD (TOP) trial, rural veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reported overwhelmingly positive experiences...
In a US Department of Veterans...
07/09/2025
Veterans Health Today
News
07/02/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A nationwide study of over 1.2 million US veterans reveals striking regional disparities in dementia risk, with rates up to 25% higher in some areas.
A nationwide study of over 1.2 million US veterans reveals striking regional disparities in dementia risk, with rates up to 25% higher in some areas.
A nationwide study of over 1.2...
07/02/2025
Veterans Health Today
News
06/25/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Veterans with mental health conditions (MHC) consistently report worse experiences with community care (CC) compared with those without MHC, highlighting the urgent need for improvements in care coordination and clinician communication,...
Veterans with mental health conditions (MHC) consistently report worse experiences with community care (CC) compared with those without MHC, highlighting the urgent need for improvements in care coordination and clinician communication,...
Veterans with mental health...
06/25/2025
Veterans Health Today
News
06/17/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
A significant number of veterans, especially those living in rural areas, are eligible for lung cancer screening under the updated US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) 2021 criteria, according to a study published in the American...
A significant number of veterans, especially those living in rural areas, are eligible for lung cancer screening under the updated US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) 2021 criteria, according to a study published in the American...
A significant number of...
06/17/2025
Veterans Health Today

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In the newest installment of Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings highlights extended post-procedure anticoagulation, as well as new research on acetaminophen's impact on blood pressure.
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This week, Dr Jennings reviews data from three recently published papers regarding what symptoms and conditions make anticoagulants a viable treatment option for patients with COVID-19.
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