Publications by authors named "Uzma Faruqi"
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- Bleeding is the most frequent and serious issue linked to the use of anticoagulants, necessitating careful management.
- For severe or life-threatening bleeding, specific antidotes for direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are crucial and recommended for effective treatment.
- The review presents detailed information on these antidotes, including when to use them, how to dose them, and their possible side effects.
A case report of a young, healthy female who presented as an emergency with large bowel obstruction secondary to a rectosigmoid tumour. Acute presentation was preceded by a progressive history of change in bowel habit managed medically in the community with laxative treatment. The family history of note included breast cancer of an identical triplet aged 41 years.
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