Publications by authors named "Beverly Ptashkin"
Am J Clin Pathol
July 2006
Article Synopsis
- Many African Americans with factor VII (FVII) deficiency show no symptoms, but the genetic causes of this condition have not been studied before.
- Research on three unrelated patients revealed that a specific nucleotide change led to a mutation that impacts FVII levels in lab tests.
- Understanding this genetic defect can help healthcare professionals better interpret lab results and avoid unnecessary blood transfusions for patients with abnormal readings.
