Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD Petechiae are tiny red, purple, or brown spots on your skin, inside of your mouth, or ...

Furthermore, raised MPV, severe secondary erythrocytosis and anaemia, but not platelet count, were associated with an increased risk of thrombotic events in our adult cohort. The aim of our study was ...

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 ...

A 2-week-old child who presented with petechiae was found to have a very low platelet count and was diagnosed with fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT). This case report was ...

Sometimes even the coziest hobbies — like baking, knitting, or scrapbooking — can seem like too much effort, and that’s when you know you need a true low-energy activity. These are perfect ...

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Sickle cell trait does not cause individuals to die of physical exertion or heat-related injuries without rhabdomyolysis, according to a findings of a systematic literature review. In this episode ...

Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with severe ITP- Immune Thrombocytopaenia (Severely low platelets) in December 2023, which makes this dream nearly impossible unless she receives a lot of very ...

Background: The clinical significance of platelet count (PC) for ischemic cerebrovascular disease is not well-established and further risk stratification according to baseline PC within normal range ...

While traditionally recognized for their roles in hemostatic pathways, emerging evidence demonstrates that platelets have previously unrecognized, dynamic roles that span the immune continuum. These ...