Reuters: Prof quoted on thromboprophylaxis in catherized cancer patients

Release Date: July 3, 2008 This content is archived.

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An article distributed by Reuters Health reports that pooled data from randomized trials does not clearly demonstrate a significant advantage for thromboprophylaxis in cancer patients with central venous catheters and quotes lead investigator Elie A. Akl, assistant professor of medicine.

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