The direct oral anticoagulant is an effective alternative to warfarin that offers predictable dosing without the need for ...

In his biography of Karl Paul Link, Madison author Doug Moe recounts a scientist who saved lives, killed rats and battled ...

Research conducted by the Universitas Padjadjaran (Sumedang, Indonesia) focused on the measurement of vitamin K1 in various vegetables (specifically lettuce, cabbage, napa cabbage, and spinach) that ...

The connection between bleeding and vitamin K deficiency, especially in newborns or those taking warfarin, is well known. The link, though, (or impact in monitoring or treating a deficiency ...

a Patient had a surgical procedure in April for which his warfarin was discontinued for five days. b During this visit, the patient was prescribed prednisone 10 mg orally daily and his warfarin ...

Sometimes, a vitamin K injection may be given to counteract the effects of a too-high dose of the blood-thinner warfarin. Vitamin K is needed to form several proteins, including osteocalcin ...

Vitamin K antagonists, such as warfarin, have an unpredictable pharmacokinetic profile and numerous food and drug interactions, which need frequent monitoring, creating a burden for patients and ...