This article will give a brief overview of normal platelet physiology and megakaryocytopoiesis and then discuss platelet dysfunction in the neonatal population. Knowledge regarding the varied ...

Study of the bleeding tendency in uremia in 26 subjects, 10 of whom were bleeding, showed platelet counts and plasma coagulation factors to be normal. There was a significant inverse correlation ...

A low platelet count—also called thrombocytopenia—means your blood has fewer than 150,000 platelets per microliter. Platelets are cells that help your blood clot. Without enough platelets, your body ...

A high platelet count, or thrombocytosis, is diagnosed when platelet levels are greater than 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood. A high platelet count can lead to symptoms that range from ...

Platelet spreading and clot contraction are regulated by distinct pathways, contrary to previous beliefs that they shared a common pathway. This discovery reveals that different signaling ...

So far, nothing we’ve been able to create can replace blood. “Whole blood” consists of three different types of cells (red ...

This April, the American Red Cross urges individuals to give lifesaving blood or platelets now as seasonal travel ramps up.

In April, the American Red Cross urges individuals to give lifesaving blood or platelets now as seasonal travel ramps up.

American Red Cross is calling on donors to give blood or platelets in April, as seasonal travel ramps up and regular donors’ ...

This April, the American Red Cross urges individuals to give lifesaving blood or platelets now as seasonal travel ramps up. The impact of busy spring calendars comes on the heels ...