Komen Foundation VP resigns after funding controversy
Karen Handel, a vice president with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, resigned her position Tuesday following a controversy over funding for Planned Parenthood projects, the foundation said. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Bivalirudin Safe After Fondaparinux in PCI PatientsBivalirudin Safe After Fondaparinux in PCI Patients
Recent studies have shown that ACS patients on fondaparinux prior to PCI should switch to another anticoagulant prior to the procedure to avoid thrombus. The SWITCH III trial compares bivalirudin and unfractionated heparin in a small group of these patients. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)