The Lancet Haematology
Meta-analysis of individual participant data from 14 of 20 eligible RCTs (n=8278) found LMWH was associated with a lower VTE risk (adjusted RR 0.58; 95% CI 0.47-0.71), but there was no survival benefit. Risk of minor bleeding (1.34; 1.19-1.51), but not major, was increased.
NICE issues draft updated guideline on the management of atrial fibrillation
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
This DRAFT guideline, which will update CG180 (published June 2014), will cover the diagnosis and management of AF in adults. It aims to ensure people receive the best care to help prevent complications, such as a stroke, and side effects of treatment, such as bleeding.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Updated review identified 2 studies (n=1135) and noted they did not provide evidence to support this use; and studies did not report on the outcome of catheter occlusion, days of catheter patency, episodes of catheter‐related bloodstream infection and other side effects.
JAMA Cardiology
In prespecified analysis of RCT (n=171), occurrence & severity of migraine attacks (MAs) decreased over time with low percentage of patients with MAs at 6-12-month follow-up; only 1% with new-onset MAs after cessation of clopidogrel at 3 months after atrial septal defect closure.
Vonicog alfa for the treatment and prevention of bleeding in adults with von Willebrand disease
NHS England
NHS England will commission vonicog alfa for the treatment and prevention of bleeding in adults with von Willebrand disease in accordance with the criteria outlined in these documents.
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
