THE SYNDROME OF THROMBOSIS, THROMBOCYTOPENIA, AND RECURRENT SPONTANEOUS-ABORTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID ANTIBODIES - HUGHES SYNDROME

aPL-associated thrombosis (Hughes syndrome) is widely recognized as a major cause of organ damage in autoimmune diseases. Beginning with the first symposium in 1984, international aPL symposia have facilitated research on aPL antibodies, and the clinical standardization of aPL te sts. It is hoped that the present symposium will continue this traditi on, because much remains to be learnt about the origin and pathogenici ty of aPL antibodies. In addition, new insights are needed for more ef fective therapies to be developed.