The ABCs of Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
What is Antiphospholipid Syndrome? Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a rare condition that mainly increases the risk of blood clots and pregnancy-related complications. It occurs in less
Your Lupus Questions Answered: Part One
Recently Hospital for Special Surgery hosted a Facebook chat on Lupus & General Health with S.L.E Lupus Foundation, Alliance for Lupus Research & Lupus Research
Ask the Expert: Dr. Doruk Erkan, Rheumatologist, Answers Your Questions on Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Q1. Does Antiphospholipid Syndrome only occur with lupus or can it be a lone standing condition? Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune disorder in
What is Antiphospholipid Syndrome or APS?
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune disorder in which the immune system makes antibodies (antiphospholipid antibodies or aPL) that increase the risk to form
Ask the Expert: Dr. Doruk Erkan, Rheumatologist, Answers Your Questions About Lupus & APS
Q1. In July I was diagnosed with APS following a massive PE in March. I tested positive for the lupus coag and had a positive