Discover how cold-stored platelets at Sentara Norfolk General could revolutionize emergency trauma care. Will this innovation ...

Cryopreserved platelets cost more and are linked to worse bleeding and clinical outcomes than liquid-stored platelets in a ...

Hospitals, including major trauma and cancer centers across the country, could soon experience one of the largest ever price increases for blood platelets. This price increase comes on the heels of ...

Figure 1: α-Granule proteins are concentrated on the surface of COAT-platelets. Dual stimulation of platelets with ionophore A23187 plus thrombin generated more than 95% COAT-platelets (Fig. 1i), ...

The participation of platelets in atherogenesis and the subsequent formation of occlusive thrombi depend on platelets' adhesive properties and the inability to respond to stimuli with rapid activation ...

The American Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter, which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care.

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet ...

While undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma, Rose Rose, of Jefferson Hills, Allegheny County, had to get infused with ...

Platelets are small types of blood cells that prevent excessive bleeding. It’s possible to develop low or high platelet counts related to a number of health conditions. Platelets are one of the main ...

Dengue comes with fever, body pain, and a whole lot of confusion, especially when it comes to treatment. The moment someone ...

Scientists have made a significant leap towards mass producing platelets - the part of the blood that forms clots. The NHS and University of Cambridge team have discovered how to grow the body's ...