APS Foundation of America, Inc.
The APS Foundation of America, Inc. is the only United States nonprofit health agency dedicated to bringing national awareness to Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS).
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2005
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APS Foundation of America, Inc. Location Of Body Fat Affects Risk Of Blood Clots In Men, Women - Adapted from materials provided by American Heart Association.

Location Of Body Fat Affects Risk Of Blood Clots In Men, Women
Source: www.sciencedaily.com
ScienceDaily (Oct. 28, 2009) The risk of life-threatening blood clots increases with obesity, but may also depend on the location of excess body fat and gender. Women are at higher risk when they carry extra pounds on their hips, while men are at elevated risk when fat is around the waist. ...
November 3 at 8:59am
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APS Foundation of America, Inc. Management of Chronic Pain: Comprehensive treatment for chronic pain must address both physical and psychological aspects.

Lost productive time and cost due to common pain c... [JAMA. 2003] - PubMed result
Source: womens-health.jwatch.org
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November 2 at 8:36am
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APS Foundation of America, Inc. Heart Attack Symptoms: Closing the Gender Gap SOURCE: Presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, Edmonton, Alberta, October 26, 2009

Heart Attack Symptoms: Closing the Gender Gap | Ivanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs
Source: www.ivanhoe.com
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to heart attack symptoms, the gender difference may not be nearly as great as we've been led to believe. In a Canadian stud
November 1 at 8:10am
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APS Foundation of America, Inc. #Antiphospholipid antibodies and risk of myocardial infarction and ischaemic #stroke in young women in the RATIO study

Antiphospholipid antibodies and risk of myocardial infarction and ischaemic stroke in young women in
Source: bit.ly
Antiphospholipid antibodies and risk of myocardial infarction and ischaemic stroke in young women in the RATIO study: a case-control study. By - Rolf T Urbanus PhD, Bob Siegerink MSc, Mark Roest Ph...
October 31 at 3:59pm
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I can only imagine how stir crazy you are going, Kristy.
November 1 at 7:41am
Melissa Howe
Melissa Howe
I was 23 and 6 months pregnant at the time. I had clots in both lungs, that was in 1983. I had no other problems again until I reached 40, I have been in and out of the hospital for the last 9 years. By the Grace of God I am sill here. My INR is out of contrl and I watch what I eat and take my blood thinner. But I don't let this get me down. God ... Read Morehas let me stay on this earth for some reason and maybe it is to help others with APS. There is lots of people out there that does not understand how dangerous this can be to a person. I will pray for others like me and that a cure is found.
November 1 at 12:01pm
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As someone with an interest in blood disorders, we wanted to let you know about
upcoming airings of “Blood Detectives,” an hour-long
documentary that details the secrets and mysteries of human blood and the
hematologists who unravel these medical mysteries to save lives. The film is now
airing on PBS-affiliated station...s nationwide; a list of scheduled air dates and times is provided on our Web
site, however, we encourage you to check your local listings for the most
up-to-date information.Read More

Blood Detectives Documentary - Blood the Vital Connection
Source: www.bloodthevitalconnection.org
Blood Detectives is an-hour long documentary premiering on Discovery Health that details the secrets and mysteries of human blood and the highly specialized medical professionals – hematologists – who unravel these medical mysteries to save lives.
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APS Foundation of America, Inc. Did you know today is World Stroke Awareness Day? You can get all kinds of #APS & #Stroke Gear at Cafe Press. Go to http://tinyurl.com/oj5t6p Help spread awareness.

APS Foundation of America, Inc. E-Store
Source: tinyurl.com
This is a shop for APS (Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome) Awareness items and
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APS Foundation of America, Inc. For past #APS newsletters go to http://www.apsfa.org/newsletters.html to download. Details on how to share your story inside!

APSFA Newsletters ~ APS Foundation of America, Inc
Source: www.apsfa.org
The APS Foundation of America, Inc. is the only United States nonprofit health agency dedicated to bringing national awareness to Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS), the major cause of multiple miscarriages, thrombosis, young strokes and heart attacks. ...
October 27 at 2:54pm
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Theresa
Theresa
No, I was not aware of that one....I am a member/fan of some other pages by the same org. I will check this one out as well, thanks for the info.
October 27 at 3:15pm
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APS Foundation of America, Inc.
Hope to see you there. :)
October 27 at 5:03pm
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APS Foundation of America, Inc. #Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome #APS Focus Interview: http://bit.ly/meacq Watch & RT

Viddler.com - Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS) Focus Interview - Uploaded by APSFA
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Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS) Focus Interview
October 26 at 12:55pm
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Candy
Candy
I am so glad that there is more going on with this little known disease that has wreaked havoc on so many lives including mine. Thank you so much
October 27 at 1:38pm
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Yes, the APSFA has been hard at work getting awareness ou there since 2005.
October 27 at 2:52pm
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2009 H1N1 Flu (referred to as “swine flu” early on) and Seasonal Flu Information for People with Inflammatory Arthritis
2009 H1N1 Flu (referred to as “swine flu” early on) and Seasonal Flu Information for People with Inflammatory Arthritis or Rheumatic Disease October 15, 2009, 11:00 AM ET How does arthritis affect how I respond to the flu? P...
October 23 at 2:46pm
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APS Foundation of America, Inc. 2009 H1N1 Flu (referred to as “swine flu” early on) and Seasonal Flu
Information for People with Inflammatory Arthritis or Rheumatic Disease - Details on prevention for APS patients.

CDC H1N1 Flu | Arthritis and Flu – for Patients
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October 23 at 2:40pm
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Elaine Fahey McGonagle
Elaine Fahey McGonagle
Agree.......my rheumatologist highly recommended the H1N1 due to my APS and Lupus along with the fact I work in the healthcare field. Always get the seasonal flu vaccine without any problems. We have had people within our organization who have received the H1N1 already and all is well
October 24 at 3:08pm
Rebecca Stewart
Rebecca Stewart
I have had the regular flu shot. But plan to get the H1N1 we it's available here.
October 25 at 5:46pm
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APS Foundation of America, Inc. The cardiac manifestations of antiphospholipid syndrome and their echocardiographic recognition.

HighWire Press -- Medline Abstract
Source: highwire.stanford.edu
Antiphospholipid syndrome is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies, hypercoagulability, vascular thrombosis, and recurrent fetal loss. Cardiac involvement occurs frequently. ...
October 19 at 12:36pm
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APS Foundation of America, Inc. Antiphospholipid syndrome and pregnancy.

highwire.stanford.edu
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APS Foundation of America, Inc. Anticardiolipin Antibodies in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (Full article is available for download!)

Anticardiolipin Antibodies in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus -- Calvo-Romero and Lima-Rodríg
Source: www.clinmedres.org
José María Calvo-Romero, MD Internal Medicine Service Hospital Ciudad de Coria Coria (Cáceres) SpainEsther María Lima-Rodríguez, MD Family Medicine Montehermoso (Cáceres) Spain
October 19 at 12:34pm
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APS Foundation of America, Inc. Antiphospholipid antibodies and risk of myocardial infarction and ischaemic stroke in young women in young women in the RATIO study: a case-control study.

HighWire Press -- Medline Abstract
Source: highwire.stanford.edu
BACKGROUND: Arterial thrombosis is a major clinical manifestation of the antiphospholipid syndrome, which is an autoimmune disease found mostly in young women. Although the presence of circulating antiphospholipid ...
October 19 at 12:27pm
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