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Antiphospholipid syndrome Antiphospholipid syndrome. Antiphospholipid syndrome or antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS or APLS), is an autoimmune, hypercoagulable state caused by antiphospholipid antibodies. APS provokes blood clots (thrombosis) in both arteries and veins as well as pregnancy-related complications such as miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm delivery, and severe preeclampsia.
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- Bare lymphocyte syndrome (BLS) is a rare immunodeficiency disorder caused by or associated with the failure of expression of cell surface antigens encoded for by the major histocompatibility complex (MHC). It is now apparent that this syndrome is heterogeneous with regards to defective cell surface antigen expression.
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome Antiphospholipid Syndrome - Practice Essentials. 1  Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an acquired autoimmune disorder that manifests clinically as recurrent venous or arterial thrombosis and/or fetal loss. 2  Multiple terms for APS exist. Unfortunately, some synonyms can be confusing.
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High Roast Chicken 1 Rub chicken with vegetable oil and sprinkle with more black pepper. 2  Move a rack into the lower third of oven and preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). 3  Line the bottom of broiler pan with aluminum foil.
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Restless Legs Syndrome Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurologic movement disorder of the limbs that is often associated with a sleep complaint.Patients with RLS have a characteristic difficulty in trying to depict their symptoms.
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Stiff Person Syndrome Stiff-person syndrome (SPS) is a rare acquired neurological disorder characterized by progressive muscle stiffness (rigidity) and repeated episodes of painful muscle spasms. Muscular rigidity often fluctuates (i.e., grows worse and then improves) and usually occurs along with the muscle spasms.
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APS Type-1 polyglandular autoimmune syndrome; PGA syndrome type 1; autoimmune polyendocrinopathy type 1; autoimmune-polyendocrine-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy syndrome; Disorder Subdivisions. None; General Discussion. APS-1 is a rare and complex inherited disorder of immune-cell dysfunction with multiple autoimmunities. It presents as a constellation of symptoms and side-effects with potentially life-threatening endocrine gland and gastro-intestinal
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Abusive head trauma Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a constellation of medical findings: subdural hematoma, retinal bleeding, fractures, and cerebral edema from which physicians, consistent with current medical understanding, infer child abuse caused by violent shaking.
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome (Also known as Lupus Anticoagulants or Hughes Syndrome) Most often, lupus anticoagulants are found in people with diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but can also occur if you take certain medications, or have conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis), certain infections or certain types of tumors.imply put, antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disorder that is characterized by excessive clotting of blood in the arteries and veins. Usually, blood clotting happens naturally as the body’s response to cuts and scrapes, and small breaks in blood vessels.
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Restless leg syndrome Restless Legs Syndrome Mini Guide. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder of the part of the nervous system that causes an urge to move the legs. Because it usually interferes with sleep, it also is considered a sleep disorder. Symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome.
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Lab Tests for Lupus Antiphospholipid Antibodies (APLs). 1  What it is: APLs are a type of antibody directed against phospholipids. 2  Why the test is used: APLs are present in up to 60% of people with lupus. 3  Limitations of the test: APLs may also occur in people without lupus.
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Overview Recognition of these patterns led to the development of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) approach by the American College of Surgeons. ATLS is the standard of care for trauma patients, and it is built around a consistent approach to patient evaluation. This protocol ensures that the most immediate life-threatening conditions are quickly identified and addressed in the order of their risk potential.
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Restless legs syndrome Restless legs syndrome. For the song Restless Legs by Half Man Half Biscuit, see Achtung Bono. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder that causes a strong urge to move one's legs. There is often an unpleasant feeling in the legs that improves somewhat with moving them. Occasionally the arms may also be affected.
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- From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) is a neuropsychiatric syndrome still under research, leading to rapid onset Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and/or tics in children and adolescents.his portion of the brain is responsible for mediating cognition, emotion, and movement. Research into the etiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder has identified dysfunctions of the basal ganglia as a key factor for the onset of OCD. A similar syndrome in adults is known as Post-inflammatory Brain Syndrome (PIBS).
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Parkinson-Plus Syndromes - Topic Overview Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). PSP is a rare disorder that, like Parkinson's disease, causes problems with balance and stability when a person is walking or standing. Rigid and stiff muscles, especially those of the neck and spine, make body movement difficult.
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome Antiphospholipid syndrome is an autoimmune disorder. It is characterized by It is characterized by the presence in the blood of at least one type of an high levels of multiple different antibodies that are associated with clots in the arteries and veins.
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Overview Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition in which you have an uncontrollable urge to move your legs, usually due to leg discomfort. It typically happens in the evenings or nights while you're sitting or lying down. Moving eases the unpleasant feeling temporarily. Restless legs syndrome, now known as restless legs syndrome/Willis-Ekbom disease (RLS/WED), can begin at any age and generally worsens as you age.
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Advanced cardiac life support Advanced cardiac life support. Advanced cardiac life support or advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) refers to a set of clinical interventions for the urgent treatment of cardiac arrest, stroke and other life-threatening medical emergencies, as well as the knowledge and skills to deploy those interventions. Outside North America, Advanced Life Support is used. 1 Providers.
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Search for a rare disease Landau-Kleffner syndrome Disease definition Landau-Kleffner syndrome (LKS) is an age-related epileptic encephalopathy where developmental regression occurs mainly in the language domain and the electroencephalographic (EEG) abnormalities are mainly localized around the temporal-parietal regions. The term acquired epileptic aphasia describes the main features of this condition.
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Learning About Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) There are two main classifications of APS. If the individual has no known underlying autoimmune disorder, the person is said to have primary APS. If the individual has SLE or another underlying autoimmune disorder, the person is said to have secondary APS.
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- It's Easy to Plant & Care for Your Italian Cypress. Place your Italian Cypress Tree in an area that gets at least six hours of sunlight a day. Italian Cypress Trees can tolerate shade but prefer full sunlight. For a full privacy screen plant your Italian Cypress Trees about three feet apart and their foliage will quickly fill in.
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Tumor lysis syndrome Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is a group of metabolic abnormalities that can occur as a complication during the treatment of cancer, most commonly after the treatment of lymphomas and leukemias.
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The 11 Best Treatments for Restless Legs Syndrome What is restless legs syndrome? Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a condition that causes uncomfortable sensations, most often in the legs. These sensations have been described as tingly, crawling, creeping feelings, and cause the overwhelming urge to move the affected limb.
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- APS is sometimes called Hughes' syndrome. It is a disease that affects the blood and makes it more likely to clot than normal-a thrombophilia. This can lead to unwanted blood clots (called thromboses) forming within blood vessels. Secondary APS. 2  This is APS that is associated with another disease, such as a rheumatic disease that affects either the bones, joints or soft tissues. 3  An example is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, or lupus). 4  SLE seems to be the disease most commonly associated with APS.
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Tumor Lysis Syndrome Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is a condition that happens when cancer cells die quickly. Dying cells release large amounts of potassium, phosphate, and uric acid into the blood. This can cause heart or kidney problems and lead to kidney failure. TLS can become life-threatening if is not managed or treated.
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Leg pain and Sensation of Heaviness Symptom Checker Restless legs syndrome (RLS) also known as Willis-Ekbom disease (WED) or Wittmaack-Ekbom syndrome, is a neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move one's body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations.It most commonly affects the legs, but can affect the arms, torso, head, and even phantom limbs.estless legs syndrome (RLS) also known as Willis-Ekbom disease (WED) or Wittmaack-Ekbom syndrome, is a neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move one's body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations. It most commonly affects the legs, but can affect the arms, torso, head, and even phantom limbs.