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The APS Foundation of America, Inc
is a non-profit organization dealing with Antiphospholipid Antibody
Syndrome (APS). The only one in the The APS Foundation of America,
Inc. was founded in June of 2005 and is dedicated to fostering and
facilitating joint efforts in the areas of education, support, public
awareness, research and patient services in an effective and ethical
manner. The APS Foundation of America, Inc. is
the only As you know, Antiphospholipid Antibody
Syndrome (APS) is the major cause of young strokes, many miscarriages,
both arterial and venous thrombosis, and heart attacks. The major
goals of this first ever APS non-profit group in the United States are
education for both the medical community and general public, to provide
patient support and referral to services and help with research. We
have already successfully had a TV segment on the Discovery Health
Channel: Mystery Diagnosis: Falling through the Cracks. This autoimmune disease, often
connected with Lupus, which some doctors estimate 1 in 200 high risk
individuals may have, is treatable. APS is also a blood
clotting disorder, thus affecting many different areas of the body.
Hematology, Neurology, Rheumatology, Obstetrics & Gynecology and
General Medicine are all involved in the care of APS patients. We are formally asking you to please
place our website on your page. Our URL is www.apsfa.org.
We have reciprocated your link. You can find it at www.apsfa.org/links.htm.
If you or your agency are interested
in a partnership with us, please contact us at 608-782-2626, the address
below or please visit our website. We thank you for your time
and consideration.
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Page last updated: November 28, 2007