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The Von Willebrand Disease Medical Guide is a publication which has been designed to better help readers understand Von Willebrand Disease. 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 Von Willebrand Disease. The Von Willebrand Disease Medical Guide is highly recommended for those interested in understanding and learning more about Von Willebrand Disease. ... Read more

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The only text to provide both the patient s and doctor s views, 100 Questions & Answers About Von Willebrand Disease provides a much needed primer for patients and their families. This book address the questions most relevant to those recently diagnosed with the disease, offering up-to-date, authoritative, practical, yet easy to understand answers to your questions about Von Willebrand Disease, including indispensable information about diagnosis and treatment. VWD is a common bleeding disorder. This valuable resource will help those diagnosed better understand and cope with the disorder. ... Read more

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More than 6,000 human diseases, including Down Syndrome, Hemophilia, and Sickle Cell Disease, have been linked to genetic causes.While some diseases can be managed to allow sufferers to enjoy a near-normal lifestyle, others are invariably fatal. Genetic Disorders Sourcebook is a comprehensive collection of authoritative information presented in a nontechnical, humanitarian style for patients, their families, and caregivers. ... Read more

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1st and only resource for vWD
This book is the first and only resource for living with vWD.It is comprehensive and offers lots of tips on managing the condition as well as coping with it.We all owe the author a great debt of gratitude for providing information that was never available to us previously.Renee has now passed away but she has left a grand legacy of knowledge, support, and courage. ... Read more

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This book presents a systematic overview of all the molecules bearing the vWFA module and offers potential readers examples (vWF and the a chains of b1 and b2 integrins) in which a great deal of investigation has been made lately. The superfamily of proteins containing vWFA domains typical of von Willebrand factor includes proteins with very diverse ligand binding functions that have been largely referred to the presence of this domain. This is the first comprehensive monograph written on this subject. ... Read more

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Hemostasis is the mechanism that controls thrombosis and bleeding after tissue trauma. In spite of the fact that thrombotic vascular diseases are the most common cause of mortality in developed countries, the basic mechanisms of hemostasis and the causes of thrombosis are still poorly understood. Von Willebrand factor is a key adhesive protein with a crucial role in platelet function and may thus be a key factor in the development of thrombosis. This book provides a state-of-the-art account of the progress made in understanding the structure and function of this protein, providing at the same time an update of the current knowledge of hemostasis and thrombosis. ... Read more

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This book provides an insight into all aspects of von Willebrand disease. It describes the important and complex role of von Willebrand factor in haemostasis and thrombosis, in addition to our current understanding of its molecular biology, with a particular focus on the association between genetic variants of von Willebrand factor and these disease phenotypes. It also reviews the important area of the obstetric and gynaecological manifestations of von Willebrand disease, as well as the treatment of urgent bleeding. ... Read more

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There is great enthusiasm and hope - realistic hope - for a cure for hemophilia, as well as for HIV infection. The challenges to bring these hopes to reality are reflected in this book. The papers in this volume represent the authors' views and experience concerning a wide variety of timely issues related to hemophilia, von Willebrand's disease, their treatment and complications. These include musculoskeletal complications, inhibitors, hepatitis and its sequelae, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and aquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), as well as new technologies (and their costs), future strategies including gene insertion, and also global issues related to the basic needs of persons with hemophilia in developing countries. ... Read more

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Written by established investigators, this comprehensive, two-volume review explains current concepts in both scientific and clinical data related to Factor VIII and to Factor VIII deficiency states.Specific emphasis is placed on the pathophysiological relevance of Factor VIII pertaining to future trends in basic scientific and clinical research.Additionally, new methodological approaches are presented.Researchers in the haematology field will find this publication valuable. ... Read more

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consultthe second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depthmedical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics inlanguage accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a singlealphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or twoparagraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics.Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description;causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more.Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes;precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and muchmore. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, anda comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical andhistorical sidebars throughout the text.

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• Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the disorder
• Descriptions -- overview of the disorder; who gets it and why
• Causes & symptoms -- process, substance or organism thatproduces the condition; any risk factors that increase susceptibilityto the condition; signs and symptoms of the disease
• Diagnosis -- overview of procedures and tests used todiagnose the condition; how the test is done; who should be tested andwhen; time required; cost; whether it's typically covered by insurance
• Treatments -- overview of conventional methods of care ormanagement of the condition, such as drugs, surgeries, physicaltherapy, etc.
• Alternative treatments -- overview of alternative/complementary therapies that may be used to treat the condition
• Prognosis -- probable outcome of the disease
• Preventions -- what actions can be taken to prevent the condition from occurring

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• Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the test/treatment
• Purposes -- why and when this test/treatment is prescribed
• Precautions -- when this test/treatment should not be prescribed
• Descriptions -- overview of the test/treatment including cost,length of time required, procedures followed, whether typically coveredby insurance
• Preparation -- pre-test treatment procedures, if any
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• Risks -- any complications/side effects commonly associated with the test/treatment
• Normal results -- for tests, describes the normal values; for treatments, describes the anticipated outcomes
• Abnormal results -- defines abnormal test values

Published/Released: December 2001

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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of official Federal government documents on the subject of bleeding disorders and von Willebrand Disease (VWD). Normally, if you get hurt, your body forms a blood clot to stop the bleeding. For blood to clot, your body needs cells called platelets and proteins known as clotting factors. If you have a bleeding disorder, you either do not have enough platelets or clotting factors or they don't work the way they should. Bleeding disorders can be the result of other diseases, such as severe liver disease. They can also be inherited. The most common inherited bleeding disorders are von Willebrand Disease (VWD) and hemophilia. Bleeding disorders can also be a side effect of medicines.For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the relevant institute for this disease, and others.In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, this disc set also includes our Medical Encyclopedia, a $19.95 value! The Encyclopedia presents a collection of official documents about a wide range of medical topics, diseases, illnesses, health and wellness. There is vital information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute, and more. Topics covered include: major diseases, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, blood diseases and disorders, lung diseases, and neurological disorders such as dementia and epilepsy * CDC Health Topics A to Z, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Injuries, Occupational Health, Older Adults, Women * CDC Travelers' Health - Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases, Mosquito, Tick, Food, Water, Clinics, Yellow Book, Children, Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Special Needs, Relief Workers, * Dietary Guidelines * NIH A to Z from abnormalities to X-rays.Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed., brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 2719 words.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.The third edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide features information on medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. ... Read more