
aPTT Versus Antifactor Xa Heparin Assay in Monitoring UFH
The most common methods for monitoring UFH are the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and antifactor Xa heparin assay (anti-Xa HA), but both present challenges, and the …
Vascular Anomalies: MEK Inhibitor Rx Often Affects Skin
Dec 30, 2025 · Study shows treating vascular anomalies with mitogen‑activated protein kinase inhibitors results in high rates of cutaneous adverse events.
Pine Scent, Humming May Boost Immune Function - Medscape
Dec 30, 2025 · Christmas traditions such as decorating a tree and singing not only lift spirits but also boost immunity by triggering immune responses, enhancing overall health.
Ingestion of Superwarfarin Leading to Coagulopathy - Page 4
Nov 28, 2006 · This inhibition leads to a coagulopathy with a prolonged PT, INR, and activated PTT. Prior reports of unknown exposure to superwarfarin leading to coagulopathy in adults are …
Glial Response Emerging as Key to Alzheimer’s Progression
Microglial activity appears to determine when amyloid becomes biologically significant, reshaping how clinicians interpret early biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease.
Seladelpar Staves Off Liver Stiffness in PBC - Medscape
Nov 10, 2025 · Seladelpar is a selective peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor delta agonist indicated for the treatment of PBC in adults as an adjunct to first-line treatment with UDCA in …
Vitamin D Overdose: When Good Intentions Turn Toxic - Medscape
Aug 12, 2025 · Excessive vitamin D intake triggers severe hypercalcemia and kidney injury in otherwise healthy individuals, highlighting the risk for unsupervised supplementation.
New Mouse Model Supports Gut-Wall Origin of Celiac Disease
Dec 18, 2025 · Data from a new mouse model may help advance therapeutic development in celiac disease, including improved TG2 inhibitors and strategies to deplete autoreactive B cells.
Hereditary Angioedema: 5 Things to Know - Medscape
Hereditary angioedema is rare and potentially life-threatening, but rapid treatment advances highlight the landscape. Here are five things to know about this diagnostic conundrum.
Epstein-Barr Virus Alters B Cells, Possibly Driving Lupus
Nov 19, 2025 · Epstein-Barr virus reprograms autoreactive B cells, possibly contributing to systemic lupus erythematosus, with infected B cells in patients showing high antigen …