Discover how cold-stored platelets at Sentara Norfolk General could revolutionize emergency trauma care. Will this innovation ...

Cryopreserved platelets cost more and are linked to worse bleeding and clinical outcomes than liquid-stored platelets in a ...

Winter affects the human body in many subtle ways, and for some people, it can lead to a sudden drop in platelet count. This ...

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Key Takeaways Low platelets can occur when your bone marrow doesn't make enough platelets ...

The heart is a sensitive thing, prone not just to metaphorical heartbreak, but genuine issues if not taken care of. Myocarditis is the inflammation of heart muscle, usually brought upon by toxins or ...

Platelets (also called thrombocytes) are small blood cell fragments made by your bone marrow. They help form blood clots to stop you from bleeding when you've been injured. Platelets are small cell ...

The American Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter, which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care. Donors are urged to make an appointment ...

Platelets play a much bigger role in our immune system than previously thought, according to researchers. In addition to their role in coagulation and healing, platelets also act as the immune ...