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News Adequate Anti-Xa Levels Are More Often Achieved in Trauma Patients When Dosing Enoxaparin Based on Weight
Thromboembolic disease (TED) is a well-known preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in trauma patients. To improve their prognosis, pharmacological thromboprophylaxis, such as with low molecular weight heparins (LMWH), is an essential part of treatment. However, previously published studies have pointed out that standard dosing of LMWH may be associated with insufficient levels of activity measured using the anti-Xa parameter.
News Intermittent Fasting May Carry Significant Health Risks
Results from an observational study presented at this year’s American Heart Association (AHA) Congress revealed surprising findings. Eating restricted to an 8-hour window daily—a popular form of intermittent fasting—may be associated with a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular (CV) death compared to regular eating within a 12–16-hour window.