Schoenbeck Kelly

Pancreatic Cancer I. What every physician needs to know. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most fatal forms of cancer as it typically presents at an advanced stage and can be challenging to treat. It is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States for both men and women, and the overall…

Von Willebrand Disease I. What every physician needs to know. Von Willebrand factor (VWF) is important for primary and secondary hemostasis. VWF is a multifunctional protein that serves as a link between a damaged vessel wall and platelets, and is also a carrier for Factor VIII (FVIII). In primary hemostasis it binds to the platelet…