Inherited platelet disorders represent a heterogeneous group of genetic conditions that affect the number, size, or function of platelets, with clinical manifestations ranging from mild mucocutaneous ...

People hospitalized with certain rare blood cell disorders frequently receive a treatment that is associated with a two- to fivefold increase in death, according to a new study that reviewed hospital ...

A bleeding assessment tool yielded higher scores for patients with suspected or confirmed platelet function disorders. The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis’ bleeding assessment tool ...

Megakaryocytes, which are derived from hematopoietic stem cell precursors in bone marrow, form and release platelets; these circulate in the blood for 8 to 10 days before they are removed by hepatic ...

Recent news reports confirm that India is again reeling under the effects of a dengue outbreak. The states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu are the worst hit.

A blood disorder is a condition that interferes with your blood performing its essential tasks. Blood constantly flows through the body to deliver oxygen and other nutrients to organs and tissues, ...

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 ...

The pathogenesis of suboptimal platelet function is multifactorial. Platelets do not function well if there are too many or too few platelets; also the platelets can be present in the appropriate ...