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Thrombophilia: Factor V Leiden, Lupus Anticoagulant, Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) And Other Clotting Conditions

Many people have heard of hemophilia but not many people have heard of thrombophilia.  Hemophilia is a condition where a person may have excessive bleeding.  Thrombophilia is the opposite; it is a disease...

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Liver Disease | A Look at Cirrhosis and Portal-Systemic Encephalopathy

_________________________Warning: This hub contains graphic images._________________________ Cirrhosis is a chronic condition that impairs the normal functioning of liver cells and increases the resistance of...

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Uses and Side Effects of Aspirin

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a member of a family of chemicals called salicylates, it is often used as analgesic (to relieve pain and aches), antipyretic (to reduce fever), antiplatelet (anti-clotting)...

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A Healthy Liver Is Vital To Our Well-Being

__________________________Warning: Hub contains graphic images. __________________________The liver is located just below the diaphragm in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity. Unlike most other...

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Health Benefits of Vitamin K

Vitamin K is important in the production of prothrombin, a substance in the blood that is involved in the formation of blood clots. Other Function: Responsible for maintenance of the circulatory...

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