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Read  full  paper  at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=48650#.VK4Vm8nQrzE Author(s) Stephen McGrath , Piers Yates , Gareth Prosser Affiliation(s) Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fremantle Hospital, Fremantle, Australia . Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fremantle Hospital, Fremantle, Australia . Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fremantle Hospital, Fremantle, Australia . ABSTRACT Intravenous Tranexamic acid has been shown to decrease blood transfusion requirements in sur- gery. Little evidence exists regarding the much cheaper oral form. The objective of this cohort study was to evaluate whether oral tranexamic acid administration in patients undergoing elec- tive hip and knee replacement surgery resulted in decreased transfusion requirements. Methods: We assessed the transfusion requirements of 332 patients following unilateral total hip or knee arthroplasty, with the first 140 receiving no tranexamic acid an...

Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=51196#.VFspvWfHRK0 Author(s) Li Min Lim , Kuldip Singh Affiliation(s) Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital, Singapore City, Singapore . ABSTRACT Background: Medical and surgical methods are available for abortions in both the first and second trimester. Aim: To review the evidence base and current recommendations for available methods of abortions in first and second trimesters. Methods: Extensive literature search and review of available guidelines   were   done. Results: In the first trimester, medical methods are recommended below 7 weeks gestation while vacuum aspiration is an appropriate...