3) Inhibition of prostaglandin metabolism, thereby reducing platelet thromboxane A2 levels Aspirin irreversibly inhibits cyclo-oxygenase-1 (COX-1), inhibiting platelet aggregation for 7-10 days. i. Conventional NSAIDs reversibly inhibit COX-1.
What is Rubinstein Taybi Syndrome (RTS)? RTS is a rare syndrome. It refers to a specific pattern of physical features and developmental disabilities, which occur together in a consistent fashion. Individuals with RTS have short stature, developmental delay, similar facial features, and broad thumbs and first toes. (Stevens & Carey, 1991)
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a breathing disorder that affects newborns. RDS rarely occurs in full-term infants. The disorder is more common in premature infants born about 6 weeks or more before their due dates. RDS is more common in premature infants because their lungs aren't able to make enough surfactant (sur-FAK-tant).