Inherited platelet disorders represent a heterogeneous group of genetic conditions that affect the number, size, or function of platelets, with clinical manifestations ranging from mild mucocutaneous ...

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Platelet expression of a protein that affects thrombin receptors is enhanced in blacks, compared with whites, and potentially explains some race-related variation in platelet ...

Thrombocytopenia absent radius (TAR) affects the radius — the long, thin bone in the forearm — and platelet function. This defect commonly appears at birth or within the first few years of life.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A new genetics-based score identifies people with platelet hyperreactivity. The score could be used to better ...

Ado-trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) treatment results in grade 3-4 thrombocytopenia in 8%-13% of patients. Prior in vitro studies reported T-DM1 inhibition of megakaryocyte maturation as the cause of ...

Researchers have identified serine threonine kinase 10 as a key regulator of platelet function, haemostasis and ...

Compared with a standard selection of potent P2Y12 inhibitor therapy after ACS, a guided approach—via either platelet function or genetic testing—leads to better efficacy and safety, according to a ...

TCT 191: Long-Term Follow-up (12 Years) of STEMI Patients in Accordance to Weight: Does the Obesity Paradox Influence Outcomes in STEMI Survivors? Receive the the latest news, research, and ...

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