Category: LSHTM CTU News
HALT-IT Trial Results and News
HALT-IT trial found that TXA does NOT reduce deaths from stomach bleeding but increases the risk of thromboembolic events (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism)
DetailsThe CRASH-3 Results and News
Tranexamic Acid (TXA) is a safe, low cost, and widely available drug which could prevent deaths from TBI by as much as 20% depending on severity of the injury
DetailsISTH TV: The importance of giving TXA early to trauma & PPH patients
Watch Prof Ian Roberts on International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis Daily News, discussing the importance of giving TXA early to trauma & PPH patients
DetailsWOMAN Trial Results and News
Can we prevent women from dying after childbirth? The WOMAN trial showed that if given within 3 hours, TXA can reduce the risk of death due to bleeding by one third.
DetailsThe CRASH-2 Results and News
Global trial CRASH-2 is now complete and shows new hopes to cut deaths from serious injury – a simple jab of Tranexamic Acid could save up to 100,000 lives a year.
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