Washington: A large international study has found that Asundexian, an investigational anti-clotting medication, reduces the risk of stroke in people who recently experienced a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) caused by a clot forming outside the heart (non-cardioembolic stroke), without increasing bleeding—the most serious and feared complication of existing stroke-prevention treatments.The study involved 12,327 adults from 37 countries who were enrolled within 72 hours of a non-cardioembolic stroke or a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain (TIA).The study, published in 'The New England Journal of Medicine', evaluated the safety and effectiveness of Asundexian in preventing another stroke in these patients. Currently, preventing another stroke in such cases relies mainly on antiplatelet medications, a type of anti-clotting therapy that reduces risk only modestly and increases bleeding when combined or used long term.Asundexian works differently from existing anti-clotting drugs by blocking Factor XIa, a protein involved in harmful clot formation but which plays only a small role in stopping bleeding. By blocking Factor XIa, Asundexian aims to prevent dangerous clots while preserving the body’s natural bleeding control, a novel paradigm in anti-clotting medication now supported by the OCEANIC-STROKE results.Asundexian is still under regulatory review and is not yet approved for clinical use.

Dubai: flydubai has announced the launch of flights to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok from 1 July 2026, marking the airline’s second destination in Thailand alongside Krabi.The carrier will operate a daily service from Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB), further strengthening connectivity between Dubai and Southeast Asia.The new route will be operated as a codeshare with Emirates, offering passengers seamless connections through Dubai’s aviation hub to a wide network of destinations. In addition to its growing presence in Thailand, flydubai continues to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia, serving popular destinations such as Langkawi and Penang in Malaysia.Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: “We are pleased to expand our network in Thailand with the launch of flights to Bangkok, offering customers access to another gateway into the Thai capital. This addition reflects our continued commitment to providing our passengers with more travel options. As travel demand continues to recover, we remain confident in the resilience of the tourism sector. The new service allows us to deploy capacity where it is needed, while strengthening travel and trade flows between the UAE and key markets.”Sudhir Sreedharan, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations at flydubai, said: “Bangkok remains a highly popular destination for leisure and business travellers alike. With the introduction of our daily flights, we are offering greater flexibility and convenience, particularly during the peak summer travel period. We expect strong demand and look forward to increasing the frequency of our flights as we build traffic on the route over the summer.”The new service is designed to cater to increased summer travel demand, offering convenient flight timings for passengers travelling between Dubai and Bangkok. The expansion further reinforces flydubai’s role in connecting underserved markets and facilitating travel across its growing network.