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APS (also known as "sticky blood syndrome") makes the blood clot too easily. It is often the cause of multiple miscarriages and is potentially fatal. Increasingly common, it threatens to become more prevalent than MS and lupus. This book takes an important look at this dangerously under-diagnosed autoimmune disease and provides medical information, case studies, and patient interviews to help the reader learn to cope. ... Read more

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Great Book on Rare Disease
Very little is known about the disease ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID ANTIBODY SYNDROME. This book ,I found on AMAZON was amazing. It answered all of my questions.Thank You AMAZON

Easy reading
This book is easy reading and informative. Although I have done my own research on APS, it is nice to havea small book with some basic information. The personal stories are helpful. I wish there was a more detailed book out there that went into more detail about autoimmune disorders. Overall, I would recommend it.

Great Book,Very helpful
Great book and very helpful.I've always tried to be positive in the diagnosis I received less than 1 year ago.APS is not a fun disease,but can be managed with the right attitude and helpful doctors.A+ and hats off for this book.

Very good for the newly diagnosed
This book should be a starting point in the search for answers when diagnosed with APS. I have been diagnosed over 7 years by now, and have found precious little information out there. This book is listed on the APS online support group website. This book is mostly testimonial but I found it is also informative, setting a good foundation for future doctor's office visits, since most doctors don't know much more than we do at this point.Keep in mind that while doctors will be interested in your comparisons to the testimonials in this book, what they will take more seriously is medical journals and articles written by experienced doctors in the field who can confirm what you probably already know.

Really Pulls It All Together
I have done a lot of online research regarding APS.While most sites have nice information, it is usually only a page or two, highlighting bits and pieces.This book really pulls it all together, clearly linking symptoms to help define the "big picture" - both historical and forward looking.It is also in an easy to read format that covers a good amount of information without being overwhelming.Nice credibility with the Foreword by Dr. Hughes and Dr. Roubey.This is a must have for APS patients and family! ... Read more

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Eponymous volume – edited by the investigator on the team which defined this syndrome

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Good, but not for the general reader
Not long ago, my wife was diagnosed with Hughes Syndrome, or antiphospholipid syndrome, and I set out to understand this condition. This book is a textbook that is highly technical in nature, and is not intended for the casual reader. It is composed of 45 chapters, organized into six sections: 1) clinical aspects, 2) laboratory investigation, 3) basic aspects, 4) therapy, 5) differential diagnosis, and 6) prognosis. Each of these chapters is written by a leading physician or researcher, or even by a team.

As you might expect from a textbook, this book is highly informative for the medical specialist, but is likely to leave the casual reader (such as myself) behind. Don't get me wrong, there is a great deal of interesting information in this book, and it is well worth reading, but I do not recommend it to the general reader. Overall I thought that this is a good book, but I give it a very guarded recommendation. ... Read more

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Antiphospholipid syndrome is an autoimmune disease which causes abnormal blood clots. It is now recognised as a major cause of common conditions, including stroke, heart attack, miscarriage, epilepsy and memory loss and as such is gaining recognition in all branches of medicine, from obstetrics to cardiology, from psychiatry to orthopaedics.

This book provides an overview of our current understanding of this major disease. It includes the latest information on the new pathogenetic mechanisms involved as well as clinical manifestations in both "the thrombotic" and "non thrombotic" manifestations of this important disease.

* Comprehensive review of this major disease
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This book provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of the Antiphospholipid syndrome. One of the most important advances in rheumatology and connective tissue diseases of the last decade. It provides an explanation for many previously undefined conditions with no clear pathogenesis encompassing all subspeculations in internal medicine as well as obstetrics. Clotting problems leading to strokes and myocardial infarctions (in younger people) as well as a large variety of other syndromes such as chorea, hyproadrenalism, pulmonary problems are now being understood.

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Excellent Resource for APS
I am an APS patient.Although this recently published book is written for the medical profession, it is very useful to any APS patient.It contains more in-depth information than any patient guide written for a layperson could possibly provide.It also provides numerous citations to other sources in its extensive bibliographies.I purchased it for myself so that I can be as educated as possible about this life-threatening condition and have let my physician borrow it so that he can be better informed about its many manifestations and possible complications.Although this book is expensive, it is well worth the price and I view it as a necessary medical expense. ... Read more

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Written by the foremost researchers in the field, this book gatherstogether in a single source the many important clinical associations ofantiphospholipid antibodies. Antibody-related clotting mechanisms and theirrelationship to conditions such as recurrent strokes, chorea, multi infarctdementias, a variety of spinal syndromes, Addison's Disease, recurrentmiscarriages, and many more are discussed in depth. The importance of theseantibodies in 'Primary,' 'Secondary,' and 'Catastrophic' AntiphospholipidSyndrome is highlighted. Each chapter is devoted to a specific internal systemand the clinical effects this syndrome has on that system.This authoritative book is an essential addition to medical libraries as well asan invaluable reference for general physicians, internists, rheumatologists,neurologists, cardiologists, nephrologists, endocrinologists,gastroenterologists, pulmonologists, dermatologists, and obstetricians. ... Read more

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The Only Specialized Book on a Little-known Disorder
In my first year of residency, I was seeing a male patient with a fourteen year history of systemic lupus erythematosis and antiphospholipid syndrome. He suffered from sudden loss of renal function, a drop in cardiac output,hematurea and severe thrombocytopenea. He was eventually diagnosed ascatastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome, a lethal variant of theantiphospholipid syndrome.Repeated plasma exchange, steroid pulsetherapy, infusions of concentrated platelets and other therapies could onlytempolarily releave the thrombocytopenea. One night, I logged on to theinternet and found this book. Hoping to find some kind of help, I went toAmazon.com and bought it. Although I live in rural Japan, the book arrivedin two days. I found in the book that Dapsone was effective forthrombocytopenea in antiphospholipid syndrome. My boss gave me the go-aheadand we tried it. It worked. The book and Amazon.com saved the patient'slife.This is an informative book by the world's foremost authorities onthis disease. If you have any interest in this little-known malady, this isthe book to buy. ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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Don't Waste Your Money
If you're at all web savvy, you will find this compilation adds nothing to a thorough search you can do on your own, and it is already outdated! ... Read more

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As with any delicate machine, the human body can be profoundly affected by its supply of vital running materials. Thus, the tendency for the blood to clot excessively has the potential to cut off the oxygen supply to any organ of the body. In 1983, Dr Graham Hughes and his team in London described a syndrome and subsequently developed simple blood tests to diagnose the condition. This syndrome is characterised by thrombosis (both in limbs and internal organs), headaches, memory loss, strokes and, in pregnant women, placental clotting and recurrent miscarriage. The syndrome, now known worldwide as Hughes Syndrome, or the anti-phospholipid syndrome, is common - being responsible for example, for up to 1 in 5 cases of young stroke. More important, it is treatable. This book provides the first in-depth description of the syndrome for patients. ... Read more

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Wonderful primer of information
This is basically a starter guide for anyone recently diagnosed with APS / Hughes syndrome.The author is the namesake of this syndrome.He writes a frank discussion of the different symptoms of complications of this disorder.Very helpful to educate yourself if you have been newly diagnosed and are looking for information.It was updated in 2001, but no significant patient data since original publication research in the late 80's.

Outdated information, usually obtained for free from your hematologist
I got this book for free from my hematologist after being diagnosed with Hughes Syndrome, or antiphospholipid antibody syndrome.It is somewhat informative, but quite outdated.Hughes Syndrome was discovered in 1983, so it's a relatively new disease.This book was written in 2001, so there has been more research since it was published.This complicated syndrome can't be described in such a short book (not much more than a pamphlet) and the book fails to mention the many other physical symptoms patients may suffer from (muscle soreness & extreme fatigue to name just a few).

I would recommend Sticky Blood Explained by Kay Thackray and More Sticky Blood by Kay Thackray instead of this book.

Nothing short of excellent!
Not long ago, my wife was diagnosed with "possible MS." The symptoms were there, and my wife and I prepared for life with this new situation. However, recently, this diagnosis has been overturned in favor of "antiphospholipid syndrome" or Hughes Syndrome. This condition is characterized by the sufferer's blood clotting too easily, resulting in a number of symptoms, many of them quite serious.

In this wonderful book, Dr. Graham Hughes of St. Thomas' Hospital, London (and the man for whom this syndrome is named) gives the lay-reader and doctor alike a clear and concise understanding of what this syndrome is, what its effects are, and what treatments are currently available. Though quite short (63 pages), it is jam-packed with easy-to-read information, which is well organized, and complete with some excellent illustrations and many case studies. The case studies go a long way towards giving the reader a clear idea of what having Hughes Syndrome means to those suffering from it.

My wife and I are very glad we got this book. It is truly nothing short of excellent. Plus (as previously pointed out), its price is quite modest compared to the other Hughes Syndrome books currently available. If you or anyone you knows has been diagnosed as having Hughes Syndrome, then I highly recommend that you purchase this book!

Excellent Book!
As a patient who's been diagnosed with Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome since 1994, also known at Hughes Syndrome, I found this to be the ONLY book written for patients and their families on this subject.The price, compared to the other books on this disease, which are doctor focused, is fantastic.

In an easy to read style, Dr. Hughes describes this auto-immune disease completely.This is a great book for both patients and their families.I recommend this highly. ... Read more

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This issue of Hematology Oncology Clinics of North America is dedicated to the topic of Antiphospholipid Syndromes. The antiphospholipid syndromes are the most common of the acquired thrombophilias, yet remain unclear and confusing to most clinicians and physicians in general. These disorders commonly lead to arterial and venous thrombosis and other serious clinical sequealae, but many physicians forget to consider testing for antiphospholipid syndrome when faced with these events. Indeed many do not recognize the different antiphospholipid antibodies that may lead to thrombotic and thromboembolic events and other catastrophic events in a wide variety of medical and surgical settings. Thus this issue is written by experts in these various specialties wherein antiphospholipid syndromes are most commonly seen. In addition sections are dedicated to laboratory diagnostic features and tests available, pathophysiology and controversies ... Read more

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*Only clinical reference on the topic written by and for neurologists

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Title: Dermatoses are often the first sign of APS.(Dermatology)(Antiphospholipid syndrome)
Author: Jeff Evans
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 37Issue: 23Page: 19(1)

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on December 1, 2004. The length of the article is 656 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Dermatoses are often the first sign of APS.(Dermatology)(Antiphospholipid syndrome)
Author: Jeff Evans
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 37Issue: 23Page: 19(1)

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles!Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome, CAPS, alsoAsherson's syndrome, is an acute and complexbiological process that leads to occlusion of smallvessels of various organs. It was first described byRonald Asherson in 1992. The syndrome exhibitsthromboticmicroangiopathy, multiple organ failure,and tissue necrosis and is considered an extremevariant of the antiphospholipid syndrome. ... Read more

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Title: Criteria for antiphospholipid syndrome revised.(Rheumatology)
Author: Nancy Walsh
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2006
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Volume: 39Issue: 11Page: 28(1)

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Title: Lifelong anticoagulant Tx warranted for APS.(Cardiovascular Medicine)(antiphospholipid syndrome)
Author: Jeff Evans
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 37Issue: 19Page: 46(1)

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Title: New registry will benefit patients with antiphospholipid syndrome. (PATIENT CARE NEWS).
Author: Rachel Franz
Publication: Dermatology Nursing (Refereed)
Date: October 1, 2001
Publisher: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Volume: 13Issue: 5Page: 393(2)

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on November 1, 2004. The length of the article is 692 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Skin may warn of antiphospholipid syndrome: a new study may be the first dermatologic assessment of the scope of skin manifestations in APS.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Jeff Evans
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 11Page: 19(1)

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This digital document is an article from Southern Medical Journal, published by Southern Medical Association on June 1, 2005. The length of the article is 601 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Southern Medical Journal CME topic: antiphospholipid syndrome.(continuing medical education)
Publication: Southern Medical Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2005
Publisher: Southern Medical Association
Volume: 98Issue: 6Page: 616(1)

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, published by Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Inc. on September 1, 2009. The length of the article is 2011 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Concurrent antiphospholipid syndrome and sutaneous sarcoidosis due to interferon alfa and ribavirin treatment for hepatitis C.(Case study)
Author: Michi M. Shinohara
Publication: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2009
Publisher: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Inc.
Volume: 8Issue: 9Page: 870(3)

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The Antiphospholipid Syndrome Medical Guide is a publication which has been designed to better help readers understand Antiphospholipid Syndrome. This Qontro Medical Guide has been designed with the reader in mind, and is a useful information source for readers at all levels looking to learn more about Antiphospholipid Syndrome. The Antiphospholipid Syndrome Medical Guide is highly recommended for those interested in understanding and learning more about Antiphospholipid Syndrome. ... Read more

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Not worth it
It was only a brochure type guide.You could get a better one for free elsewhere. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from OB GYN News, published by Thomson Gale on April 15, 2006. The length of the article is 575 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Clinical picture still emerging in CAPS registry.(catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome)
Author: Nancy Walsh
Publication: OB GYN News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 15, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 41Issue: 8Page: 25(1)

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