Gut bacteria may be a trigger for antiphospholipid syndrome
(American College of Rheumatology) The gut microbiomes of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome show higher levels of phospholipid-producing bacteria, and this findings point to microbes being a trigger for this life-threatening disease, according to new research findings presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Washington. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - November 12, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Rivaroxaban 'could be a safe treatment option for antiphospholipid syndrome'
The drug rivaroxaban could be an effective means of treating some patients with thromboticantiphospholipid syndrome, according to a new study. Led by University College London and funded byArthritis Research UK, the research has suggested that the drug - which works by inhibiting the formation of blood clots - could be a useful tool in the treatment of those with this serious condition, which affects approximately 15 per cent of patients withlupus and may also occur on its own. The danger of antiphospholipid syndrome Thrombotic antiphospholipid syndrome is classified as a rare condition, but is probably underdiagnosed. It ...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - August 29, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Title: Antiphospholipid SyndromeCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/29/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General)
Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General - August 29, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Pravastatin Shows Promise in Pregnant Women With Antiphospholipid Syndrome Pravastatin Shows Promise in Pregnant Women With Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Pravastatin may improve pregnancy outcomes in women with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) refractory to standard antithrombotic therapy, a new study suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
I Never Thought Stroke Would Happen to Me
by Myra Wilson, Stroke Survivor
On November 3, 2014, I was in nursing school working as a student nurse at a hospital in Seattle. My first sign that something was not quite right was when I was walking through the nursing station and both of my eyes went blurry. I could still see color but I couldn't see letters. It was blurry for about 30 seconds before clearing up again.
I was going to lunch and went to give a report to another nurse. The nurse noticed while I was speaking that I slurred my speech. I didn't notice my speech was slurred at all. It was at that time that I experienced a sudden sharp pain on the ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Can Infections Trigger Autoimmunity? (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Case reports suggest a post-infectious association with antiphospholipid syndrome (Source: MedPage Today State Required CME)
Source: MedPage Today State Required CME - May 10, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Newer Anticoagulants Helpful in Antiphospholipid Syndrome (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- But lack of reversal agents for some complicates the picture (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - February 12, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Osmosis Question of the Week Feb 5, 2016Osmosis Question of the Week Feb 5, 2016
This week's question involves antiphospholipid syndrome. Osmosis (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 5, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Med Students Interactive Quiz Source Type: news
Antibody Signals Adverse Pregnancy Outcome (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Lupus anticoagulant was the only antiphospholipid antibody linked with poor birth outcome (Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN)
Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN - January 22, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
What Are Common Inherited Thrombophilias?
Discussion
Thrombophilia is the increased risk of thromboembolic disease due to a disorder. Thrombophilia can be inherited or acquired (such as antiphospholipid syndrome). The risk of thromboembolic events is much lower in children than adults.
At-risk patients should avoid:
Dehydration
Sitting for prolonged time periods during travel
Obesity
Smoking
Estrogen containing oral contraceptives
Common inherited thrombophilias include:
Prothrombin (Factor II mutation)
Second most common
Genetics: 1-2% prevalence is variable depending on location and ethnic background.
Cause: Abnormal point mutation of the prothrombin gene ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - May 25, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Thrombotic Complications Still a Problem in APS (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Events and related deaths persist in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome. (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - May 14, 2015 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Woman heartbroken after suffering SEVEN miscarriages finally has a baby
Samantha Bourner, 33, from Kent, suffered recurrent miscarriages due to Antiphospholipid syndrome, which increases the chance of blood clots and raises the risk of miscarriage. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 19, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Genes Predict Thombotic Risk
(MedPage Today) -- Screen for antiphospholipid antibodies in patients with autoimmune diseases. (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - November 22, 2014 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Study Compares Anticoagulants for Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Authors find rivaroxaban not noninferior to vitamin K antagonists for secondary thromboprophylaxis (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - November 11, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Internal Medicine, Oncology, Pharmacy, Rheumatology, Journal, Source Type: news
Drug Target Linked to Antiphospholipid SyndromeDrug Target Linked to Antiphospholipid Syndrome
The mammalian target of rapamycin complex pathway is activated in the vascular lesions that occur in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 24, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology News Source Type: news
