Blood thinners can prevent vein blood clots in those with cancer, but results for artery clots are mixed
March 13, 2025 - “Blood thinners are an effective tool for preventing vein blood clots in people with cancer. The fact they may also prevent artery clots in eligible patients with pancreatic cancer should encourage their use in that population." |
ELEVATE seed grants help researchers at The Ottawa Hospital launch new ideas and collaborations
March 3, 2025 - The grants, worth a total of $198,000, will advance research on muscle disease, stroke, ovarian cancer and scleroderma. |
New Canada Research Chairs to advance regenerative medicine, thrombosis and stroke research at The Ottawa Hospital
November 14, 2024 - The federal government announced a new round of Canada Research Chairs this week, including three based at The Ottawa Hospital. |
New scientist profile: Dr. Yan Xu aims to better understand blood clots in racialized populations
January 2, 2024 - “Our first step is to understand if there are ethnic and racial differences in the prevention and treatment of blood clots in Canada. And if so, what we can do about it.” |
