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Art for Maternal Health Awareness
December 7, 2020 LSHTM CTU News CTU admin

Sculpture artist, Moira Purver was commissioned by the WOMAN trial to create this spectacular bronze statue that depicts a mother on her knees holding her new baby in her arms just after giving birth.

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World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: early txa treatment could save lives of road traffic victims, it's time to act
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
November 10, 2020 Emergency Care,LSHTM CTU News,Tranexamic Acid (TXA) CTU admin

The researchers call urgent TXA treatment of all trauma victims, ideally at the scene of the crash, could prevent over 100,000 premature deaths each year worldwide.

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HALT-IT Trial results show TXA should not be used for GI bleeding patients
HALT-IT Trial Results and News
June 20, 2020 Clinical Trials,Emergency Care,LSHTM CTU News,Tranexamic Acid (TXA) CTU admin

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)

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