Lauren Dembeck, PhD

Contributing Writer https://www.thecardiologyadvisor.com

Lauren Dembeck is a freelance science and medical writer and a contributing author for the Haymarket Medical Network. She holds a BS in biology and a BA in foreign languages from West Virginia University and a PhD in genetics from North Carolina State University. Prior to freelance writing, Lauren was a postdoctoral researcher at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology in Japan, where she studied developmental neurobiology. You can find more of her writing at https://laurendembeck.com/.

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Vascular Medicine

Increased Risk for Cancer-Associated Thrombosis in Patients With History of VTE

Lauren Dembeck, PhD

January 4, 2021

A team of investigators examined the effect of a history of venous thromboembolism on recurrence of thrombosis in patients with cancer.

A doctor speaks with an elderly patient.

Vascular Medicine

Increased Mortality Rate Seen in Survivors of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Lauren Dembeck, PhD

December 23, 2020

A 2-fold increase in mortality was seen among patients with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura compared with the general US population.

Vascular Medicine

New Diagnostic Algorithm May Rule Out Deep Vein Thrombosis, Reduce Ultrasound Imaging Need

Lauren Dembeck, PhD

December 16, 2020

A novel diagnostic algorithm was able to safely rule out DVT in patients visiting an emergency department, thereby reducing the need for ultrasound imaging.

IST has been used sparingly with patients with lower-risk MDS.

Vascular Medicine

Evaluating Health System-Wide Practices for Direct Oral Anticoagulant Management, Protocol in Anticoagulation Clinics

Lauren Dembeck, PhD

November 16, 2020

A team of researchers evaluated the current health system-wide practices and protocols associated with the administration of DOACs in anticoagulation clinics.

Vascular Medicine

Notable Variation Exists in the Treatment of Serious VTE Events in Pediatric Leukemia

Lauren Dembeck, PhD

November 16, 2020

There might be notable variations among hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant practitioners when treating thrombotic events in children with leukemia.

Tinzaparin may effectively prevent VTE and major bleeding.

Vascular Medicine

Overuse of Unfractionated Heparin in Patients Hospitalized With Venous Thromboembolism

Lauren Dembeck, PhD

November 9, 2020

Despite existing guidelines, patients with first-time acute DVT or PE were administered unfractionated heparin more frequently than LMWH.

Vascular Medicine

Coagulation Monitoring During Cardiac Surgery Using a Novel Hand-Held Optical Sensor

Lauren Dembeck, PhD

November 9, 2020

A novel optical sensor accurately measures anticoagulation and global hemostasis in patients during cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.

Hematology Advisor spoke with experts about the new ASH clinical practice guidelines for VTE.

Vascular Medicine

Surgical Splenectomy May Increase Risk for Venous Thromboembolism in Sickle Cell Disease

Lauren Dembeck, PhD

November 6, 2020

Patients with sickle cell disease may have an increased risk for venous thromboembolic events, especially pulmonary embolism, following surgical splenectomy.

Vascular Medicine

Thromboelastography and Turbidimetry Synergistically Characterize Clot Formation

Lauren Dembeck, PhD

November 6, 2020

Study results suggest that TEG and turbidimetry measure clot formation in separate ways and should be used synergistically.

Vascular Medicine

Early Diagnosis of Catheter-Related Arterial Thrombosis in Infants Is Critical for Complete Clot Resolution

Lauren Dembeck, PhD

November 6, 2020

Researchers reported a safe and effective treatment strategy to prevent clot progression in neonates and children with catheter-related arterial thrombosis.

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