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)
Definition of RDS (respiratory distress syndrome) RDS (respiratory distress syndrome): Formerly known as hyaline membrane disease, a syndrome of respiratory difficulty in newborn infants caused by a deficiency of a molecule called surfactant. RDS almost always occurs in newborns born before 37 weeks of gestation. The more premature the baby is, the greater is the chance of developing RDS.