TXA Central
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Month: May 2022
Injured Women Half as Likely as Men to Receive Tranexamic Acid
New research has found that female trauma patients are half as likely as men to receive tranexamic acid – even though the treatment is equally effective regardless of sex. This highlights the urgent need to improve equity in trauma care. Read the full article here.
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Cost-effectiveness of TXA for older adults experiencing mild traumatic brain injury
Mild traumatic brain injury in older adults is a huge problem in the UK. Finding out if tranexamic acid improves outcomes is well worth the cost according to recent economic modelling. The CRASH-4 trial will answer this important question. Read the full article here.
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