When donated blood is in low supply, platelets are even scarcer. These cell fragments, which are essential for blood clotting, have a short shelf life. Whereas whole blood can be refrigerated for up ...

Q: My platelets were slightly elevated on my blood test. What can cause this? A: Platelets are part of how our body forms clots to stop bleeding. They are produced in the bone marrow by cells called ...

Abnormal crosstalk between blood platelets and cells lining blood vessels is one cause of deadly organ damage in patients with severe COVID-19, a new study finds. Led by researchers from NYU Grossman ...

A simple blood test for platelet activity at middle age could one day help identify people at risk for Alzheimer's disease decades ahead of time, allowing for possible preventive therapy. The ...

Platelets have been shown to promote liver tumour growth. These blood cells also promote severe non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which drives liver tumorigenesis. Ma et al. now report a more ...

MILWAUKEE - The American Red Cross says donors are critically needed right now after a sharp decrease in donations since late spring. All blood types are needed, especially donors giving type O blood ...

The American Red Cross is making an urgent call for blood and platelet donors to book an appointment to give now to ensure hospitals stay ready to help patients without delay. As people get ready for ...

Anemia and thrombocytopenia cause low levels of red blood cells and platelets. This can cause fatigue and bleeding problems. Thrombocytopenia is a low platelet count. Platelets, also known as ...

A new synthetic platelet, small enough to fit in your pocket, might soon save lives at car crash scenes and battlefields.

Dear Dr. Roach: My husband was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 2010 and remained in stage 2 with no effects until 2022. In the interim, he was also diagnosed with atrial ...

The American Red Cross is urging blood and platelet donations as summer travel, weather and declining appointments affect ...

San Diego Blood Bank officials encouraged eligible residents Thursday to donate blood to keep a stable supply in advance of ...