Courtney Lawrence, MD

Venturing out… 💻📸🩸 Come visit me at: instagram.com/drclawrencemd

Match Day 2026: Winners & Losers Edition youtu.be/IFQOBeaQRbc

Original Article: Bleeding Risk with Apixaban vs. Rivaroxaban in Acute Venous Thromboembolism (COBRRA trial) nejm.org/doi/full/10.10… #Cardiology #CriticalCare

Whole blood resuscitation is well studied in trauma. But what about non-trauma hemorrhage? Researchers from @WakeForestMed examined 331 patients. The findings suggest whole blood can be safely used in severely hemorrhaging non-trauma patients. 👉 bit.ly/4cTarS5

Diabetes impacts 38M+ people in the U.S. & nearly 25% don't know they have it. Successful blood, platelet & plasma donations in March get free A1C testing (diabetes screen; 1 result in 2026). Get valuable insight into your health & help save lives: rcblood.org/4hmoNte

Apixaban and rivaroxaban are the most frequently used oral anticoagulants for acute venous thromboembolism, but data on the difference in bleeding risk between the drugs are lacking. Research findings from the COBRRA trial are summarized in a new Quick Take video. nejm.org/do/10.1056/NEJ…

It's #PatientSafetyAwarenessWeek and we are loving the creative ways our @HopkinsMedicine colleagues are recognizing the occasion, demonstrating their commitment, and spreading the word. Check out "Zero Harm Fest" from the team at @allchildrens! 🙌Go Team #patientsafety

In an international, randomized trial involving patients with acute venous thromboembolism, the risk of clinically relevant bleeding was significantly lower with apixaban than with rivaroxaban during the 3-month treatment period. Full COBRRA trial results: nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

🚨 New head-to-head RCT in @NEJM: apixaban vs rivaroxaban 🥊 🏆 Apixaban emerges as the safe winner, with half the risk of bleeding complications 💡 For patients at high risk of GI bleeding, apixaban may be preferrable to rivaroxaban nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

'I will be too tired. I am going back to bed.' Toad went back into the house.

Do I ever plan to steer a boat? Nope. 🙂‍↔️ Am I still taking notes? 💯

New in #Transfusion: A survey of inpatient providers at @UChicagoHospMed explores which factors clinicians prioritize when deciding whether to transfuse. Five of the seven top-ranked factors were hemoglobin-related. Explore the findings: bit.ly/40azEjx

As a post-2022 Teams user, I had no idea there was a time before the raising of hands. I am intrigued by this level of potential chaos. 🤠

Less than 1% of Americans donate platelets — we need you! Donors like you are a lifeline for millions of Americans who need platelets to survive and fight cancer, chronic diseases and traumatic injuries each year. Learn more about this vital donation type: rcblood.org/platelet

In patients with suspected sepsis, procalcitonin adds little diagnostic value and is unlikely to change management. Full context and comment from Deputy Editor Aaron J. Calderon: https://nej.md/4cNtEVe #MedTwitter

It’s Blood Clot Awareness Month #BCAM. Visit us at our table in the @HopkinsMedicine hospital lobby today. More info at bit.ly/bloodclots

There is much to celebrate in March, including these STEMtastic birthday duos! 🎉How will your faves celebrate? Swipe to find out!

We’re thrilled to announce the official grand opening of The King’s Daughters Milk Depot at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU! #KDMilkBank #HMBANA #DonorMilk #ShareTheHealth

As RhD-positive emergency transfusion becomes more common in pediatric trauma, alloimmunization and #HDFN considerations extend to RhD-negative girls. A new #Transfusion article outlines a practical management framework: bit.ly/4rTriZT

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, an educator and civil rights leader, helped usher in a sustained presence of Black Americans in the mission of the Red Cross. She advocated for the desegregation of blood collection practices and hosted blood drives.

At the Red Cross, Black history is made fresh daily — & is saving lives. Through the Sickle Cell Initiative, Black communities are reversing declining blood donation trends & strengthening community health. Learn more & sign up to give blood at rcblood.org/37RKNdI