Shining a spotlight on thrombosis
World Thrombosis Day, founded by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), is a global initiative held annually on October 13th. Our mission is to raise awareness about thrombosis, a condition often underestimated and misunderstood. Your participation can help inspire positive change and ensure that more individuals are informed, protected and empowered against this often silent threat.
Know Thrombosis
Healthcare professionals worldwide should be acutely aware of the risk of blood clots in clinical settings. Blood clots, particularly deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), together venous thromboembolism (VTE), pose a significant health threat to patients. These potentially life-threatening conditions can manifest silently and without warning, making vigilance and knowledge crucial. Healthcare providers should recognize the risk factors, which include prolonged immobility, surgery, trauma, cancer, and certain medications, among others.
Timely risk assessment, prophylaxis, and early detection are essential components of preventing thrombotic events. Moreover, understanding regional and patient-specific factors that may influence clotting risk is paramount, as individual susceptibility can vary. By staying informed about the latest research, guidelines, and preventive strategies, healthcare professionals can play a pivotal role in reducing the global burden of thrombosis-related morbidity and mortality.
La journée mondiale des pharmaciens semble exister depuis 2009, et pourtant, on en parle très peu… est-ce parce qu’elle émane de la profession elle-même et constitue une sorte de plaidoyer pro-domo ? Nous laisserons chacun se faire son opinion.
“Pharmacy strengthening health systems” is the theme of World Pharmacists Day in 2023
The slogan for 2023 World Blood Donor Day campaign, celebrated on 14 June 2023, is “Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often.” It focuses on patients requiring life-long transfusion support and underlines the role every single person can play, by giving the valuable gift of blood or plasma. It also highlights the importance of giving blood or plasma regularly to create a safe and sustainable supply of blood and blood products that can be always available, all over the world, so that all patients in need can receive timely treatment.
Amyloidosis is the name for a group of rare, serious conditions caused by a build-up of an abnormal protein called amyloid in organs and tissues throughout the body. The build-up of amyloid proteins (deposits) can make it difficult for the organs and tissues to work properly.
Maladie peu connue du grand public, le psoriasis est une dermatose et, à ce titre, elle a des répercussions importantes sur la vie sociale du malade. Une association de patients s’est créée en 1983 pour lutter contre le psoriasis et nous avons reproduit ci-dessous leurs objectifs :
parfois difficile d’avoir à expliquer sans cesse le pourquoi de ces plaques disgracieuses.
Objectif
Cette journée mondiale est, pour le moment, très peu connue en France et sa célébration semble bien être limitée aux Etats-Unis où elle est connue sous le nom « World KC Day », comprenez World Kératocone Day.