Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Common Name(s)
Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
Advocacy and Support Organizations
Condition Specific Organizations
Following organizations serve the condition "Antiphospholipid Syndrome" for support, advocacy or research.
The APS Foundation of America, Inc. is dedicated to fostering and facilitating joint efforts in the areas of education, public awareness, research and patient services in an effective and ethical manner.
http://www.apsfa.org
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Advocacy and Support Organizations
Condition Specific Organizations
Following organizations serve the condition "Antiphospholipid Syndrome" for support, advocacy or research.
The APS Foundation of America, Inc. is dedicated to fostering and facilitating joint efforts in the areas of education, public awareness, research and patient services in an effective and ethical manner.
http://www.apsfa.org Our mission is to provide stellar worldwide research, support, education and awareness for scleroderma and related illnesses.
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Finding the right clinical trial for Antiphospholipid Syndrome can be challenging. However, with TrialsFinder (which uses the Reg4ALL database and privacy controls by Private Access), you can permit researchers to let you know opportunities to consider - all without revealing your identity.
General Resources
This pamphlet is a layman’s terms summary of Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS). It covers such topics as diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and coping. It is meant for patients newly diagnosed, however would also be good for informing friends and family
Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) is an illness that involve the immune system, and causes increased clotting of the blood. Normally antibodies, chemicals made by the immune system, are helpful in fighting germs or viral infections from outsid
The APS Foundation of America, Inc. is the leading United States nonprofit health agency dedicated to bringing national awareness to Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS).
Blogs
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Scientific Literature
Articles from the PubMed Database
Research articles describe the outcome of a single study. They are the published results of original research.
The terms "Antiphospholipid Syndrome" returned 560 free, full-text research articles on human participants.
First 3 results:
Journal: Isr. Med. Assoc. J.. 2014 Jan;16(1):61-2.
Journal: Isr. Med. Assoc. J.. 2014 Jan;16(1):54-6.
Journal: Isr. Med. Assoc. J.. 2013 Sep;15(9):481-4.
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disease with clinical manifestations of arterial and venous thrombosis, obstetric manifestations, and the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies or lupus anticoagulant. Catastrophic APS is a rare variant of APS, defined as acute failure ...
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Reviews from the PubMed Database
Review articles summarize what is currently known about a disease. They discuss research previously published by others.
The terms "Antiphospholipid Syndrome" returned 106 free, full-text review articles on human participants.
First 3 results:
Journal: Clin. Dev. Immunol.. 2013 ;2013():159124.
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an acquired thrombophilia with clinical manifestations associated with the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) in patient plasma. Obstetrical APS is a complex entity that may affect both mother and fetus throughout the entire pregnancy ...
Journal:
Over the last few years, accumulating data have implicated a role for ferritin as a signaling molecule and direct mediator of the immune system. Hyperferritinemia is associated with a multitude of clinical conditions and with worse prognosis in critically ill patients.
Journal: Nihon Rinsho Meneki Gakkai Kaishi. 2012 ;35(6):481-94.
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disorder defined by the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies in plasma of patients with vascular thrombosis and/or pregnancy morbidity. APS is considered the major cause of brain infarction in young adults and is a generally accepted ...
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Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
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Clinical Trial Information This information is provided by ClinicalTrials.gov
Condition Summary: Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Condition Summary: Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Condition Summary: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus; Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Finding the right clinical trial for Antiphospholipid Syndrome can be challenging. However, with TrialsFinder (which uses the Reg4ALL database and privacy controls by Private Access), you can permit researchers to let you know opportunities to consider - all without revealing your identity.