Eberhard Mammen, M.D. 1930–2008

A Tribute to Eberhard F. Mammen, M.D. (1930–2008)

“…As recently announced in a previous issue of Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Eberhard passed away on July 1 of this year. 1,2 As also announced several times in the past, Eberhard was not only the founding editor but also acted in the capacity of editor in chief of this journal for the past 34 years. 2,3 It is fitting, then, that we celebrate the life of this man whom we came to know as mentor and friend.…”

A Short History of Thrombosis and Hemostasis: Part I (40th Year Celebratory Issue)

“…The founding editor of Seminars in Thrombosis & Hemostasis, Eberhard F. Mammen (►Fig. 1), passed away in 2008, as announced in this journal at that time, [1][2][3] and as marked at that time with an issue aimed to celebrate his life and contribution to this field. 4 Some interesting statistics regarding Seminars in Thrombosis & Hemostasis can be summarized for the interested readers.…”

A Short History of Thrombosis and Hemostasis: Part II (40th Year Celebratory Issue)

“…Seminars in Thrombosis & Hemostasis began its life in 1974, and thus 2014 marks its 40th anniversary in press. The founding editor of Seminars in Thrombosis & Hemostasis, Eberhard F. Mammen, passed away in 2008, as announced in this journal at that time, [1][2][3] and as also marked then with a special issue aimed to celebrate his life and contribution to this field. 4 Of special note, the previous 40th anniversary issue of the journal 5 also contained several tributes to Eberhard Mammen.…”

“…heparin and VKA therapy anticoagulation is still employed today, and despite the increasing usage of the newer anticoagulants, [9][10][11] both heparin and VKA therapy look likely to continue to be used in many patients for several indications for many years still to come. [1][2][3]11 This issue of the journal then turns its attention to various hemostatic disorders. The first of these contributions is by Pengo et al who discuss the history of lupus anticoagulant (LA).…”