Treatment for stage 2 essential thrombocythemia is highly personalized. Not every patient requires medication right away, and ...

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 Anju Goel, MD You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet size or number.An MPV test involves drawing a blood sample from a vein and ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Platelet-rich plasma injections with high platelet counts may yield superior outcomes for patients with ...

Munich, Germany – August 26 2012: Global platelet reactivity is more effective than responsiveness to clopidogrel in identifying acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients at high risk of ischemic events, ...

Study finds that a high-fat diet boosts platelet activation and tumor cell homing—effects reversible with diet change or platelet depletion. Study: The Impact of a High -Fat Diet and Platelet ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 58-year-old female in reasonably good health. When I was young, I donated blood several times and would have continued to do so, had I not become ineligible due to living in ...

I am a 58-year-old female in reasonably good health. When I was young, I donated blood several times and would have continued to do so, had I ...