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 high platelet count indicates too many of the small cells (platelets) that help form blood clots. This can cause dangerous clots and bleeding. Also called thrombocytosis or thrombocythemia ...

However, platelet counts also can be raised by stimulating platelet production. Romiplostim (formerly called AMG531), a small peptide that binds and activates the megakaryocyte-thrombopoietin ...

In a prospective study by Robinson and coworkers, [30] abnormal platelet function and platelet counts were reported in patients receiving ECMO. They reported a 26% decrease in platelet counts and ...

Pseudothrombocytopenia (PTCP) is a condition characterized by falsely low platelet counts, often detected during routine blood tests. This phenomenon typically occurs due to the clumping of ...

A new way of interpreting standard blood tests could help doctors spot cancer warning signs sooner, according to scientists.

The first patient has been enrolled in a Phase 1 trial by the NHLBI that's evaluating fostamatinib as a treatment for sickle ...