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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

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There is significant evidence in adults and developing in the paediatric population that TXA results in better outcomes if given early in patients with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) and does not cause harm. How common do you think domestic violence is in adolescent relationships, and is this injury mechanism significant?

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Recognition and Treatment of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

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1 However, many clinical features are common: more than 60 percent of patients present with a degree of neurological involvement, ranging from confusion to stroke and coma. Thus, early management is essential for patient outcomes. Even relatively small amounts of anti-ADAMTS13 autoantibodies can lead to TTP.