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Alexander Gatt

@GattAlexander

Forward thinking and positive outlook

Joined June 2022
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Our review on thrombosis post surgical splenectomy is free to view using this link till the 30th May eur01.safelinks.protection.o…
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Happy Christmas to ALL! Throughout the ages, Christmas has been synonymous with Peace even during world wars. It is so sad that we have become so inhumane as to continue warring even on this special day!
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Happy to share our group’s latest manuscript on the impact of kidney failure on primary haemostasis. No difference in parameters tested post haemodialysis and haemodiafiltration. Free to view. thrombosisresearch.com/artic…
A comparative study on the haemostatic changes in kidney failure patients: Pre- and post- haemodi...

A comparative study on the haemostatic changes in kidney failure patients: Pre- and post- haemodi...

Individuals with kidney failure have a compromised haemostatic system making them susceptible to both thrombosis and bleeding.

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Just published! Generic rivaroxabans impacting various coagulation assays similarly as Xarelto. Free to view doi.org/10.1016/j.thromres.2…
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Our just published review on cancer-associated abdominal vein thrombosis mdpi.com/2072-6694/15/21/529…
Cancer-Associated Abdominal Vein Thrombosis

Cancer-Associated Abdominal Vein Thrombosis

Cancer is associated with an increased risk of developing venous thromboembolism, due to its direct influence on the three pillars of Virchow’s triad (e.g., compression on the blood vessels by the...

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The quiet and narrow roads of Mdina! One of the beauties of Malta😊
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😱Emergencies in hematology😱 Malignant spinal cord compression (MSCC) A short 🧵 #MedTwitter 1/11
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May this continue to spur researchers to find solutions and cures for people with other conditions like Parkinson’s, Huntingtons, Dementias and other neurological disorders nature.com/articles/s41586-0…
Walking naturally after spinal cord injury using a brain–spine interface

Walking naturally after spinal cord injury using a brain–spine interface

Nature - A reliable digital bridge restored communication between the brain and spinal cord and enabled natural walking in a participant with spinal cord injury.

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Huge congratulations to Professor Makris on yet another mega achievement!!! Kudos also to ISTH for their wise choice! Another step in the right direction for the haemostasis society. One giant filling the shoes of another giant!
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Happy New Year to All
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RCPE Malta: Updates in Clinical Medicine | RCPE Events events.rcpe.ac.uk/rcpe-malta…
Yesterday we celebrated a 2 year belated 25th anniversary since we graduated as medical doctors! Very proud we made it so far and may God help us dedicate many more years of service to our patients.
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An authentic rendition of a true gentleman and a fantastic Haematologist! postbulletin.com/obituaries/…

Dr. William Lawrence Nichols, Jr.

Dr. William Lawrence Nichols, Jr. (Bill) passed away suddenly September 7th at the home he shared with his wife of 59 years, Sharon Nichols (Moore).

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The sun setting on another warm summer day.
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So, during my residency there was this "VVIP" celebrity patient who required a lumbar puncture. As is usual norm in such cases, she demanded that the Head of Medicine perform it. Our HOD obliged, cleaned and draped, took the LP needle in his hand, smiled and said... (1/3)
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A good friend sent me this pic. I thought it was more optimistic than real life for the >50😁
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September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Really admired Jane Fonda for sharing her diagnosis. Keep strong, positive and you will prevail!
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Efficacy and safety of DOACs in cerebral vein thrombosis pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3536…
Efficacy and safety of the direct oral anti-coagulants in patients with cerebral vein thrombosis: A...

Efficacy and safety of the direct oral anti-coagulants in patients with cerebral vein thrombosis: A...

Vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) are the standard oral anti-coagulant treatment for patients with cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT). However, the direct oral anti-coagulants (DOACs) started replacing VKAs...

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youtu.be/ji5_MqicxSo So inspirational!!!
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