Q: My platelets were slightly elevated on my blood test. What can cause this? A: Platelets are part of how our body forms clots to stop bleeding. They are produced in the bone marrow by cells called ...

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Key Takeaways Low platelets can occur when your bone marrow doesn't make enough platelets ...

The state’s blood platelet shortage is improving after last week’s low point — which reached Bloodworks Northwest’s “critical” category — but thousands of donations are still needed. Bloodworks ...

Medically reviewed by Gagandeep Brar, MD Key Takeaways ITP does not increase the risk of getting or having severe ...

What can you tell me about the cause and treatment of immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP)? I am a 71-year-old male, and ...

Investigators have identified a platelet count threshold that appears prognostic in patients with ESKD hospitalized in the ICU. Platelet counts above and below a threshold of 222 × 10 9 /L are ...

NEW ORLEANS — Efgartigimod demonstrated clinically significant improvement in platelet counts compared with placebo among adults with primary immune thrombocytopenia, results of the phase 3 ADVANCE IV ...

Abstract and Introduction Review of Normal Platelet Physiology and Megakaryocytopoisis Qualitative Platelet Abnormalities Conclusion References Nitric oxide (NO) is another drug used in the neonatal ...

September 20, 2007 — Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients with declining platelet counts appear to be at increased risk for HIV-associated dementia (HIV-D), a new study suggests.

Aplastic anaemia is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition that can worsen during pregnancy. Its management poses unique challenges due to risks of haemorrhage, infection and transfusion ...

Dengue comes with fever, body pain, and a whole lot of confusion, especially when it comes to treatment. The moment someone ...