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 ...

Abstract and Introduction Review of Normal Platelet Physiology and Megakaryocytopoisis Qualitative Platelet Abnormalities Conclusion References Nitric oxide (NO) is another drug used in the ...

Doody's Review Service "There has been no comprehensive, timely, and authoritative reference book covering the subject in recent years. Platelets in Thrombotic and Non-thrombotic Disorders fills this ...

This text focuses on the clinical role of platelets in a wide variety of haematologic, cardiovascular and other disorders, providing a practical, clinically relevant handbook for all clinicians and ...

Consistent with this idea, platelet transfusion, commonly used in the management of thrombocytopenic disorders, is of limited value in the treatment of ITP, owing to the rapid clearance of infused ...

Abnormalities of platelet function in some patients with primary, but sporadic, disorders of hemostasis have been attributed to impaired release of platelet adenosine diphosphate (ADP).

Myeloproliferative disorders include several different conditions that are characterized by excess production of blood cells ...

Despite the effects of the condition on the body, many fans of the travel show would be unaware that the host is living with ...

ITP is a rare autoantibody disorder that both prevents platelet production and attacks platelets, resulting in their destruction, Kuter explained. The net result is a platelet count that drops ...

Christmas came early Saturday (Dec. 21) for about 150 kids in Texarkana at We Are Washington’s annual Christmas party. More than 50 kids were able to make their Christmas list a reality with a $150 ...