by MyH Editorial Team | Feb 15, 2025 | Hemostasis Disorders
Key Takeaways Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome (CAPS) is a rare but life-threatening variant of Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS). It’s thought to arise from a combination of existing APS (aPL), a precipitating event (like infection or surgery), and an...
by MyH Editorial Team | Feb 6, 2025 | Hemostasis Disorders
Key Takeaways Antiphospholipid syndrome is an autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells, specifically phospholipids, which are important for blood clotting. This can lead to blood clots and pregnancy problems. ...
by MyH Editorial Team | Jan 31, 2025 | Red Blood Cells, Tests
Homocysteine is an amino acid naturally produced in the body. It’s broken down with the help of B vitamins. If your body doesn’t have enough of these vitamins, homocysteine levels can rise. Elevated homocysteine levels (hyperhomocysteinemia) are associated...
by MyH Editorial Team | Jan 26, 2025 | Red Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Homocysteine is an amino acid, a building block of proteins, naturally produced in the body. It undergoes two main metabolic pathways: remethylation (requiring folate, vitamin B12, or betaine) and transsulfuration (requiring vitamin B6). Biomarker for...
by MyH Editorial Team | Jan 25, 2025 | Red Blood Cells, Tests
You’re constantly tired, even after a good night’s sleep. You feel sluggish, forgetful, and your mood seems off. Could it be something more than just stress? Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential nutrient that the human body cannot produce...
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