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University of Pennsylvania, Department of Pediatrics details research in thrombophilia in children
November 7th, 2009
New research, 'Testing children for inherited thrombophilia: more questions than answers,' is the subject of a report. "Thrombotic events in children have become an increasingly common problem, particularly in paediatric tertiary care hospitals. The prevalence of inherited thrombophilia in children who develop thrombosis varies substantially depending on the population," scientists writing in the British Journal of Haematology report. "Children who develop thrombosis, as well as those who have not but have a positive family history, are frequently tested for inherited thrombophilia. The clinical utility of performing such tests has been questioned, in both adults and children. This review will examine the practise of testing for inherited thrombophilia in children, focusing on the rationale for testing and highlighting areas in which more evidence is needed prior to making strong recommendations," wrote L. Raffini and colleagues, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Pediatrics. The researchers concluded: "Future studies, many of which are currently being performed or proposed, are necessary to address many of the unanswered questions." Raffini and colleagues published their study in British Journal of Haematology (Testing children for inherited thrombophilia: more questions than answers. British Journal of Haematology, 2009;147(3):277-88). Additional information can be obtained by contacting L. Raffini, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Dept. of Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399 USA.. The publisher of the British Journal of Haematology can be contacted at: Blackwell Publishing Inc., 350 Main St., Malden, MA 02148, USA. Keywords: United States, Philadelphia, Pediatrics, Thrombophilia, Thrombosis. This article was prepared by NewsRx editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, NewsRx.com.
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