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Volume 7, Number 3 |
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| Thrombosis and anti-angiogenic drugs |
Peter Rose, Editor |
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a well recognised complication in patients with advanced malignancy and in 12–15% of cases of VTE, malignancy is known at diagnosis. |
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| Anticoagulant services – the foundation for clinical governance? |
Trevor Baglin FRCP FRCPath Consultant Haematologist and Lead Clinician for Clinical Governance, Addenbrooke’s NHS Trust, Cambridge |
Clinical governance is a concept introduced by the Labour government in 1997 to give the quality of clinical care the same status as the financial wellbeing of healthcare organisations. |
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| Extending the responsibility of the anticoagulation nurse |
Bunis Packham MA BSc RGN Consultant Nurse (Anticoagulation), and ASA chair, Barnet & Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust |
Nurses have moved beyond their traditional boundaries to meet the ever-changing needs of the health service. The role of a nurse evolves in response to the needs of the society and an expanding body of nursing knowledge. |
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| Beating blood clots – ISTH conference, Birmingham 2003 |
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The July meeting of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), held at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham, was attended by more than 5,000 delegates from around the world. There were many ‘hot topics’ (three of which are reviewed below), and several interesting and, in some cases, interactive symposia. |
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| Herbal remedies – good or bad companions to anticoagulation therapy? |
Andrew S Radley MPhil MRPharmS MCPP Lead Principal Pharmacist, NHS Tayside |
Herbal remedies are a popular way for individuals to prevent or treat minor ailments and to promote the feeling of general wellbeing or health. They are commonly used and are available from a wide range of sources, including specialist practitioners, pharmacies and healthfood stores. |
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