The spotlight on #APSFA and #Antiphospholipid Syndrome in #Canada is a significant step in raising awareness for this often-misunderstood condition. Kudos to #IMD for shedding light on these important topics!
Let's keep the conversation going and support those affected by APS. #AwarenessMatters
SUPPORTING HEALTHY AGEING IN OLDER PEOPLE WITH #RHEUMATIC AND #MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS
12:00 - 13:15 hours (UTC+8)
Saturday, 2 May 2026
Things you shouldn't say to a person with a chronic illness. Go!
#spoonie #aps #Antiphospholipid #apsfa #ChronicIllness
The 3 key blood tests for diagnosing #Antiphospholipid Syndrome (#APS) include the lupus anticoagulant, anticardiolipin antibody & anti-beta2 glycoprotein I antibody tests. #Awareness is crucial for better understanding and support! Let’s keep spreading the word together!
#APSFA #WTD26 #APSAM26
You're in the ring with APS, but remember, you've got a whole crew backing you up! Keep those questions coming—knowledge is your secret weapon! Each step you take is pure power. Stay fierce & unstoppable! #antiphospholipid #miscarriage #autoimmune #thrombosis #heartattack #stroke #DVT #PE #TIA #aps
#Antiphospholipid antibodies and #cardiovascular #thrombosis, now in @NatRevCardiol :
dlvr.it/TRQCr6
Systematic summary across various conditions. In some cases, they challenge the old conventional thinking.
This is a paper the #APSFA helped fund.
#Antiphospholipid antibodies and #cardiovascular #thrombosis, now in @NatRevCardiol :
dlvr.it/TRQCr6
Systematic summary across various conditions. In some cases, they challenge the old conventional thinking.
This is a paper the #APSFA helped fund.
You're in the ring with APS, but remember, you've got a whole crew backing you up! Keep those questions coming—knowledge is your secret weapon! Each step you take is pure power. Stay fierce & unstoppable! #antiphospholipid #miscarriage #autoimmune #thrombosis #heartattack #stroke #DVT #PE #TIA #aps
For new moms, the weeks after delivery are a critical time for blood clot risk. Pay attention to symptoms like leg swelling, calf pain, warmth, skin changes or sudden shortness of breath. Trust your instincts & seek care immediately if something feels off.
WorldThrombosisDay.org. #WTDay26
Thank you so much for the immeasurably valuable work you have done for our community.
We at the APSFA want to let you know that your dedication is essential to the work that we do. You help us ensure that we are meeting our mission.
Its tough out there. We need more support pods.
It's Stress Awareness Month.
Lets talk about #Antiphospholipid Syndrome (#APS), chronic illness, dealing with doctors and insurance this month & the stress of it all and how to deal with it. How do you deal with the stress?
Let's talk about #chronicillness #medicalstruggles #insurancenightmares
Christina Pohlman։ APS Foundation of America Awards $30,000 in Microgrants and $10,000 to ICAPA
fertility.news/insight/aps-...
The APSFA website has crashed. We know why it happened & will share details in Private. We can not update it & with a heavy discount, it still costs $2260 to fully rebuild.
We don't normally ask for help like this, but we need help.
If you can donate: apsfa.org/donate
✨ Chronic illness perks program: earn 10 diagnoses, get the next one free! 🎉🙃
We have finally joined TikTok! Join our feed. We look forward to seeing your feed as we grow.
We have stumbled into doctors and other patients already and shared them out.
See you there.
As always, the goal is to prevent blood clots as much as possible.
#BCAM26 #APSFA #WTD26 #thrombosis #thrombosisawareness #thrombosisuk #thrombosisprevention #ThrombosisAwareness #ThrombosisAwareness #thrombosisday
March is recognized as Blood Clot Awareness Month, dedicated to educating the public on the risks, symptoms, and prevention of blood clots (venous thromboembolism, or VTE), which affect 900,000 Americans annually.
Credit to @lupuschickofficial For the same task, we need much more energy 💔
On behalf of the APS Foundation of America, Inc. (APSFA), we stand in solidarity with the millions of individuals and families worldwide observing Rare Disease Day.
#ShowYourStripes #RareDiseaseAwarenessMonth #AntiphospholipidSyndrome
Donate Today
Support the 1 in 2000 Americans living with Antiphospholipid Syndrome, a rare autoimmune clotting disorder.
You can donate at apsfa.org/donate. We need to find a better treatments or a cure.
#ShowYourStripes #AntiphospholipidSyndrome #RareDiseaseAwarenessMonth
Did you know?
More than 95% of rare diseases are without an FDA-approved treatment.
#ShowYourStripes ##RareDiseaseAwarenessMonth
Did you know?
Rare disease affect an estimated 350 million individuals worldwide.
#ShowYourStripes ##RareDiseaseAwarenessMonth
NEW EPISODE! 🎙️ Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is complex, frustrating, & easy to misunderstand. Yu (Ray) Zuo, MD, MS, joins the podcast to explain APS clearly, share the case that changed his thinking, & explore where the science is heading. LISTEN → acr.tw/4qoRpGk