New review by Maria Laura Bertolaccini & Giovanni Sanna: aPS/PT antibodies may add diagnostic and prognostic value in #APS, with associations with thrombosis, obstetric morbidity, LA positivity and #seronegativeAPS : pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42753374 #AntiphospholipidSyndrome

"The findings add to growing evidence implicating tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-mediated #inflammation in [ #AntiphospholipidSyndrome ]-related #pregnancy complications.": buff.ly/xwv1LIc

#BloodClots #WomensHealth #obstetrics #gynecology #RareDisease #TNF #MedSky

"Skin-related manifestations are common & may be the 1st signs of #APS. 40% of APS pts who hv #cutaneous manifestations go on to develop multisystemic #thrombotic events which underscores the need to be extra vigilant" buff.ly/XofExpO
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Case series: 7 adults (67–90) with #IschaemicStroke and aPL positivity. Authors support targeted #APS testing in cryptogenic/recurrent/multifocal stroke, with persistent high-specificity confirmation before attribution; not routine screening: cutt.ly/1ybqzLWy #AntiphospholipidSyndrome

“After living with myriad #ChronicIllnesses over 20 years, you learn how to lead in regards to your own #healthcare. A #decision always has to be made. Even waiting something out is an action that could affect u in drastic ways.”: buff.ly/XyH2aWY

#MondayBlogs #ChronicPain #AntiphospholipidSyndrome

"I started to keep a close watch on my #INR ..I had to make sure that my #blood wasn’t too thin, and this does not change overnight. Sometimes I need to avoid leafy greens for a while to normalise it (you heard me right).": buff.ly/K4Ko43H

#AntiphospholipidSyndrome #ChronicIllness #BloodDisorder

A light bump, pinch or punch can add a new bruise to the endless collection. I’m often surprised to find a new one hidden somewhere on my body"
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#AntiphospholipidSyndrome #PulmonaryEmbolism #ChronicPain #APS

New review: neonatal APS-associated thrombosis is exceptionally rare. Reported cases are mainly arterial, particularly neonatal arterial ischaemic stroke. Diagnosis remains challenging, with no validated neonatal-specific criteria. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42731915/ #AntiphospholipidSyndrome #APS

" #VitaminK is important to know all about as a patient with #AntiphospholipidSyndrome, as it interacts with #warfarin and is a key contributor to the #BloodClotting process.": buff.ly/rScJ3hC

#MondayBlogs #ChronicIllness #RareDisease #bleeding #AutoimmuneDisease #Blood

"UCB..announced that the #FDA has granted BTD..to CIMZIA® (certolizumab pegol) for the prevention of placenta-mediated adverse #pregnancy outcomes in #pregnant women who hv #AntiphospholipidSyndrome ..& r positive for lupus #anticoagulant.": buff.ly/nkwOOxR

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#pharmacology

I had a terrifying hemorrhage on Friday, Sept 5. I was in two ERs with an ambulance transfer. I have #APS. I had a perfect dental extraction. Hours later it resulted in 100+ #clots. I bled for 24 hours. No one knew what to do. No one listened to me.

#AntiphospholipidSyndrome

"So if it is part of your daily routine to drink a cup of #KaleJuice *every* single morning, then you need to stick to it *every* day. #Warfarin dosages are adjusted based on your personal #diet and not someone else’s.": buff.ly/dZxX6aD

#AntiphospholipidSyndrome #ChronicIllness #BloodDisorder

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❓Guess what I am searching through for tomorrow's appointment with the vascular specialist?

#APS #Edema #PAM2026 #PainAwarenessMonth #AutoimmuneDisease #AntiphospholipidSyndrome #MySeveralWorlds

FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Status to UCB's Cimzia in High-Risk APS Pregnancy UCB received FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for studying Cimzia in...

https://www.narrowit.com/news/ucb-cimzia-fda-breakthrough-therapy-aps-pregnancy-2026-09-10
#UCB #Cimzia #FDA #AntiphospholipidSyndrome

"A transient ischaemic attack ( #TIA ) was actually my 1st manifestation & experience with #AntiphospholipidSyndrome at 14, where exactly half of my body was numb. It was a strange sensation..as if I were sliced into half with precision.": buff.ly/iH94wwT

#MondayBlogs #stroke #neurology #BloodClots

"I used to be more active, but ever since I had to stop playing team #sports due to my #BloodClotting disorder, I haven't found another #sport that I enjoy. I only exercised because it was actually fun.": buff.ly/hMh1iAM

#ChronicallyIll #AntiphospholipidSyndrome #exercise #disability #bleeding

"After 3 yrs of being #undiagnosed, I stepped into my rheumatologist's office for a regular check up..the results confirmed that the balance had now tipped in my disfavour. My #AntiphospholipidSyndrome had apparently mutated into #Lupus for real.": buff.ly/A3YZKXe

#autoimmune #rheumatology #spoonie