Are you aged 18-69 with a diagnosis of Post-Thrombotic Syndrome? We are looking for volunteers to take part in an anonymous survey about your experience of exercise. Click here to find out more bit.ly/477RSpr #thinkthrombosis #TUK #DVT #ThrombosisUK #Research

The very first guidelines on thromboprophylaxis in psychiatric patients - a much neglected area pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41543789/

Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in adults hospitalised for psychiatric illness: an evidence-based clinical practice guideline developed using GRADE - PubMed

Clinicians should not use parenteral pharmacological prophylaxis in adults hospitalised with psychiatric illness at low risk of VTE; and should consider using parenteral pharmacological prophylaxis for high-risk adults with no contraindications. Graduated compression stockings are not recommended in …

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🚨Tomorrow is #WorldThrombosisDay🚨 🎧to the latest @isth.org Pulse Podcast w/Lai Heng Lee 🇸🇬 & @bhwords.bsky.social 🇬🇧 as they share global insights on hospital-associated #VTE prevention, highlight gaps in care, & explore opport. for improvement #WTDay25 @worldthrombosisday.bsky.social bit.ly/46WJjhT

Now Accepting Applications: ISTH Claire McLintock Award. This award supports early-career researchers focused on advancing women’s health in thrombosis & hemostasis. ➡️Deadline: Sept 1 ➡️One award will be granted in Oct 2025 ➡️Applicants must be ISTH members More: www.isth.org/general/cust...

Are anti- platelet factor 4 antibodies a cause of recurrent miscarriage? This data suggests they may be www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

Monoclonal Anti–Platelet Factor 4 Antibodies in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss | NEJM

Two patients with monoclonal anti-PF4 antibodies, thrombosis, and chronic thrombocytopenia also had first-trimester pregnancy losses, findings that suggest a possible link between these antibodies ...

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Great session on #thrombophilia at #ISTH2025! @bhwords.bsky.social presented the upcoming @isth.org guidance on thrombophilia testing, very clear and well-structured. I fully agree with the proposals. 🙂 Excellent discussions during the session.

Great news for cTTP patients! www.gov.uk/government/n...

MHRA approves first UK treatment for congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP)

As with all products, the MHRA will keep its safety under close review.

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🩸Did you know? 1 in 20 people will have a blood clot at some time in their life and the risk increases with age. However, knowing the risks, signs and symptoms can save lives. bit.ly/TUKpatientinfo #Thrombosis #Thrombosissky #VTEsky @bhwords.bsky.social

NATA WEBINAR Tues. 25 March - 18:00 CET Clotting, bleeding and pregnancy: pay attention! 🩸#VTE in pregnancy: what a mess we are in! What do we do now? Beverley HUNT 🩸#Anaemia in pregnancy – ironing out the problem. Sue PAVORD 🔗https://nataonline.com/monthly-live-webinars/ @bhwords.bsky.social

Thanks to Mrs Hitch & @independent for increasing awareness of clots in pregnancy - now the number 1 cause of death in pregnancy & puerperium in the UK www.independent.co.uk/life-style/h...

Everything you need to know about blood clots – following Mrs Hinch’s treatment weeks after giving birth

It’s crucial to be aware of the symptoms and preventive measures.

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Presentations from #LTC24 now available. With tragic cases of missed diagnosis hitting the headlines, @bhwords.bsky.social discusses evidence & aids help raise early suspicion & diagnosis of #bloodclots 'Diagnosing DVT clinically – just as hard as ever!' youtu.be/9qDM6PIg1LE?... via @YouTube

Diagnosing DVT clinically – just as hard as ever!

YouTube video by Thrombosis UK

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inews.co.uk/news/health/... Hoping 2025 brings better understanding of long-Covid

The long Covid ‘treatments’ to avoid

People with long Covid are resorting to a range of unproven remedies, from supplements to stem cells, but simple rehabilitation techniques are proving the best medicine

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What an adorable Xmas Limpsfield post box topper !

It’s in print! An up-to -date review of cerebral venous si us thrombosis, discussing the new risk factors - obesity, PCOS, acute COVID & VITT & VITT like disorders

This was such a fun and informative interview. I am very grateful to @bhwords.bsky.social for sharing her expertise on Women’s Health with our listeners. Check out this fabulous podcast episode!!

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🎙️ New @isth-official.bsky.social Pulse Podcast Alert! Listen as host @gbarnesmd.bsky.social and guest @bhwords.bsky.social discuss women’s unique risks for #VTE, global treatment protocols, and honor the legacy of trailblazer Claire McLintock. 🎧Listen: https://buff.ly/4gHPWGR #HemeSky

🎙️ New @isth-official.bsky.social Pulse Podcast Alert! Listen as host @gbarnesmd.bsky.social and guest @bhwords.bsky.social discuss women’s unique risks for #VTE, global treatment protocols, and honor the legacy of trailblazer Claire McLintock. 🎧Listen: https://buff.ly/4gHPWGR #HemeSky

Navigating VTE Risks: A Women’s Health Perspective with Expert Beverley Hunt

Hear from global expert Prof. Beverley Hunt about women’s specific risks and considerations for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Alongside host Dr. Geoff Barnes, Prof. Hunt discusses the latest research

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It’s 7.30 am & I’m coming back from the airport because my flight has been delayed until tomorrow. Apologies to the organisers of this extraordinary conference on physics & haemostasis, I hope you can reorganise my first lecture?

Off to lecture on all that’s new in thromboprophylaxis & the difficult place we are in in pregnancy thromboprophylaxis

This would be brilliant!

ProfMakris@profmakris.bsky.social · 2y ago

Are you looking for a permanent post as a consultant in haemostasis and thrombosis in a top department? The Sheffield Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre has a position available. tinyurl.com/434k5c2a

Read this Letter to the Editor of RPTH about identifying blood clots and best treatment strategies rpthjournal.org/article/S2475-… @bhwords @tillyfox16 @mendel_random

Get ready to submit your research to the ISTH 2025 Congress in DC! Abstract submission site opens this Friday, November 29th. Submit your work for presentation to an intl audience & connect w/ others from around the 🌎: www.isth2025.org/abstracts 🩸 #hemesky #hemostasis #thrombosis

ABSTRACTS | ISTH 2025 Congress

Submit your abstract by January 15, 2025.

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Ahead of the Friday debate in the House of Commons we have discussion of assisted dying @gstt-nhs.bsky.social Grand Round led by @philberr.bsky.social This is the planned approach & a map to show we are behind the majority of the world

Wow! PETS has closed after recruiting over 11,000 because the research Q as to the benefit of stockings in low risk surgical pts has been answered. We wont know the answer until completed analysis & then publication in 2025 The largest ever trial on stocking!

At Sir Antonio Pappano ‘s book launch. He was conductor for decades at the Royal Opera House & now for the London Symphony Orchestra. He described how music “has a narcotic effect & takes over your life”.

On my way to the wonderfully named “Fibrinolysis Down Under” being held in Byron Bay,