"There has been recent publicity showing that the use of hormone treatment in those undergoing transgender transitioning is associated with an increased risk of blood clots.
We want to reassure women taking transdermal HRT to treat menopausal symptoms, that there are no increased risks of blood clots to them."
- Dr Louise Newson, Founder, The Menopause Charity and Prof Beverley Hunt, Founder, Thrombosis UK
Dr McLintock was a friend and supporter of Thrombosis UK, presenting at several meetings both to patients and health care professionals.
Read her obituary here.
The EHP were pivotal in describing the new condition, vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (VITT), improving survival of patients and preventing further cases, enabling the COVID-19 vaccine programme to continue safely.
Tim’s mother tragically passed away prematurely from PE in February 2022. Tim used his experience of working in the financial services industry risk of assessing and mitigating risk, to write a report putting in place meaningful action plans he hopes will be useful in reviewing the concern.
A beloved mum tragically died five weeks after the birth of her youngest when she suddenly collapsed at home after suffering a ‘preventable’ blood clot, leaving the family with just one cherished picture together and calling for more awareness of the risks post-pregnancy.
The date for National Thrombosis Week has been released. Running between the 1st - 7th May 2023. Save the date.
The charity is looking for two individuals with a passion to make a difference and enthusiastic to support a small but well established and growing healthcare charity.
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) often occurs after hospitalization in medically ill patients, but the population benefit–risk of extended thromboprophylaxis remains uncertain.
A dedicated new cancer service is set to deliver more personalised, efficient and streamlined care at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.
Interview with Professor Beverley Hunt OBE discussing the requirement to conserve stocks of alteplase and tenecteplaconserve stocks of alteplase.