Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reducing the risk of VTE in hip fractures: DIRECT Trial

Thrombosis UK @thrombosisuk.bsky.social · 1d

What is the best policy to reduce the risk of VTE in hip fractures?
Prof Xavier Griffin discusses the DIRECT Trial & invites hospitals to join this study to extend learning in safeguarding of patients. Watch presentation & discussion: youtu.be/rqDW6pIod3I
#WTD25

First presented live in the World Thrombosis Day '25 webinar hosted by Thrombosis UK. Learn more plus how to become involved.

Stockings Trials - update and on the horizon

Thrombosis UK @thrombosisuk.bsky.social · 1d

#3 in our launch of new films for #WTD25 !
We are delighted to share research updates & learning. 'Stockings Trials - update and on the horizon'
Presented by Rebecca Lawton from Imperial College Healthcare with Thrombosis UK in support of #WTD25
youtu.be/N_1Sw932er4

First presented live in the World Thrombosis Day '25 webinar, hosted by Thrombosis UK.

Why practitioners might struggle with VTE in primary care - DETECT VTE

Thrombosis UK @thrombosisuk.bsky.social · 1d

An afternoon of learning for #WTD25!
Next up & new, find out what Thrombosis UK is doing to help practitioners who might struggle with VTE in primary care - DETECT VTE, supporting early detection: youtu.be/OVs936OAO_0
#WTD25 #ThinkThrombosis #VTE #bloodclots #DVT #PE

First presented during the World Thrombosis Day 2025 symposium, hosted by Thrombosis UK. Chaired by Prof Beverley Hunt OBE and presented by Dr Matthew Fay

Thrombosis UK @thrombosisuk.bsky.social · 1d

How can we reduce the risk of #VTE in lower limb immobilisation? Can you become involved in research that will help inform future policy? Find out about the TiLLI trial.
Presented by Prof Daniel Horner, and celebration #WTD25 View, watch & become involved!
youtu.be/cBkW6Gs7GHM

Active Research into Improving Thromboprophylaxis in the UK

Thrombosis UK @thrombosisuk.bsky.social · 1d

The UK has been a leader in #VTE prevention, & boasts many #NIHR funded research projects to extend underststanding of #bloodclot prevention. View this educational film & hear updates on current research, learning & opportunities to become involved.
youtu.be/GyhkPgfBAVU
#WTD25

Presented as part of the World Thrombosis Day 2025 celebrations, this educational session shares updates on current research studies taking place in the UK, learning and opportunities to become involved.

Thrombosis UK @thrombosisuk.bsky.social · 1d

It's World Thrombosis Day! Thrombosis UK is proud to support this global event & launching a new recording: 'Refractory Obstetric APS' sharing discussion, update & consideration by a global team of clinicians. View: youtu.be/svsGgu4ltzY
#WTD25

Thrombosis UK @thrombosisuk.bsky.social · 1d

We're celebrating World Thrombosis Day & will be posting throughout today, recordings of recent symposia on #VTE #prevention across refractory obstetric #APS #hip #fractures #immobilisation, in first trimester #pregnancy & enabling early #diagnosis Catch all today! Happy #WTD25

Thrombosis UK @thrombosisuk.bsky.social · 5d

Just a few places remain for accredited symposia hosted by Thrombosis UK and the Danish Centre for Expertise in Rheumatology, 'Refractory Obstetric APS'. Friday 10th October 09:00-11:30 BST.
Awarded 2 CPD credits & free registration
Reg: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Thrombosis UK @thrombosisuk.bsky.social · 5d

Fri 10th October 12:00-14:00 BST
Last few places available for symposia in support of WTDay25, 'Active Research into Improving Thromboprophylaxis in the UK' Accredited webinar, free and welcoming all HCPs. View full agenda and register: thrombosisuk.org/thrombosis-f...