Although best recognized for their roles in haemostasis, platelets contribute to other biological processes, including immune regulation. Reporting in Science Immunology, Rachidi et al. show that ...
The study included 202 adults undergoing cardiac surgery at 11 Australian tertiary hospitals between August 2021 and April ...
The use of cryopreserved platelets is associated with higher perioperative blood loss, higher transfusion use, and longer ICU ...
Up to 1,000 additional blood platelet donors are needed in the coming year to meet demand, as "there is no substitute for platelets".
Reports of unusual blood clots in the setting of low platelets associated with COVID-19 vaccines have brought attention to these tiny cell fragments tasked with preventing humans from fatally bleeding ...
A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that when it comes to managing surgical bleeding, ...
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong ...
ITP affects about 5 people per 10,000. It can be associated with other conditions that are hematologic (leukemia) or ...
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong ...
Just days before the end of 2025, Nancy Prater of Buffalo Grove marked a remarkable milestone — celebrating her 400th blood ...