Ibuprofen might have advantages over indomethacin, when used to effectuate closure of a neonate's patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Several previous studies indicate that platelet plug formation is ...

On June 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the approval of cold-stored apheresis platelets for the resuscitation of bleeding patients. Apheresis platelets are removed from a donor's ...

A platelet aggregation test checks how well your platelets clump together to form blood clots. Platelets are a type of blood cell. They help form blood clots by sticking together. A clot is what stops ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

The ROTEM system is a point‑of‑care device used to help detect, manage and monitor haemostasis associated with high blood loss. The device uses thromboelastometry, a viscoelastometric method, to test ...

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 ...

Platelets (also called thrombocytes) are small blood cell fragments made by your bone marrow. They help form blood clots to stop you from bleeding when you've been injured. Platelets are small cell ...

The spice turmeric and its active ingredient, curcumin, have several health benefits, including the ability to increase blood platelet count. But there are precautions to be aware of. Share on ...

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Yartemlea ® (narsoplimab-wuug) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients aged 2 years and older with hematopoietic stem cell transplant ...

A typical platelet count range can change with age. Platelet counts may fluctuate due to natural vascular aging, changes in bone marrow tissue, and altered blood plasma makeup. Platelets, or ...