Chronic liver disease gets worse when the liver's immune system stays overactive, resulting in ongoing inflammation and ...

The FDA expanded the approval of Cablivi to include pediatric patients 12 years and older with acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.

Researchers have identified serine threonine kinase 10 as a key regulator of platelet function, haemostasis and ...

Because leukemia is a blood cancer, it can affect a person’s platelet count. People with leukemia sometimes have a low platelet count. However, other conditions can also cause low platelets. Leukemia ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet ...

Thrombocytopenia is the condition when you don’t have enough platelets in your blood. Platelets are small blood cells that clot your blood after you get any cut or scrape that bleeds or a bigger ...

As we age, our immune system quietly loses its edge, and scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why. A protein called ...

Background The effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for osteoarthritis (OA) is still controversial. We investigated the effect of PRP injections in patients with knee OA based on ...

Autologous blood products such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) are sources of molecules that can actively participate in tissue repair In the joint, PRP affects local and infiltrating cells, mainly ...

A low platelet count is a common side effect of chemotherapy. If your platelet counts drops too low, your doctor may reduce, delay, or discontinue chemotherapy treatment. Share on Pinterest Goodbishop ...