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The Antiphospholipid Syndrome 1/23/2008

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies, manifesting with vascular thrombosis and/or recurrent fetal loss.

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The Antiphospholipid Syndrome 1/23/2008

THROMBOSIS

Thrombolytic Therapy in Pregnant Women 9/19/2007

Therapeutic Approaches to Coagulopathy in Cancer Patients 7/13/2007

A New Era of Anticoagulation 3/21/2007