Systemic autoimmune diseases are characterized by the failure of the immune system to
differentiate self from non-self. These conditions are associated with significant morbidity …

Activated neutrophils release neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in response to a variety of
stimuli. NETosis is driven by protein-arginine deiminase type 4, with the release of …

Background The American College of Chest Physicians Clinical Practice Guideline on the
Perioperative Management of Antithrombotic Therapy addresses 43 Patients-Interventions …

Purpose—Much has transpired since the last scientific statement on pediatric stroke was
published 10 years ago. Although stroke has long been recognized as an adult health …

Background: Kawasaki disease is an acute vasculitis of childhood that leads to coronary
artery aneurysms in≈ 25% of untreated cases. It has been reported worldwide and is the …

Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are a comprehensive disease concept characterized by
acute myocardial ischemia caused by disruption of coronary artery plaque and consequent …

Human serum albumin (HSA) is an opulent, non-glycosylated, most versatile carrier protein
in plasma possessing multiple functions. HSA has the ability to interact with a variety of …

Background The cardiovascular safety of celecoxib, as compared with nonselective
nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), remains uncertain. Methods Patients who …

Although once primarily recognized for its roles in hemostasis and thrombosis, the platelet
has been increasingly recognized as a multipurpose cell. Indeed, circulating platelets have …

Abstract The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) 2012
survey of meeting attendees showed that existing ASRA anticoagulation guidelines for …