We hypothesized that the combined use of leukoreduction and avoidance of infusion of ABO-incompatible antibodies or antigens would reduce both the need for HLA-matched platelets and the development of ...

Scientists have identified a handful of microRNAs (miRNAs) that appear to play a significant role in the development of platelets – blood cells critical to the body's ability to form clots following ...

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 ...

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 ...

HemostOD awarded CHF 2 million Innosuisse grant to support key development milestones ...

As people age they become more prone to blood clotting diseases, which can be caused when blood platelets clump together. This clumping can lead to strokes and cardiovascular disease. For decades, ...

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 ...