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

You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet size or number. An MPV test involves drawing a blood sample from a vein and typically takes less than five ...

Thrombocytopenia refers to a low blood platelet count. This can lead to bruising easily or bleeding excessively. In children, acute immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is relatively common, and it may ...

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 ...

Wood River 3-year-old diagnosed with rare autoimmune disease after sudden bruising ...

I am a 58-year-old female in reasonably good health. When I was young, I donated blood several times and would have continued to do so, had I ...

Sentara Norfolk General is now using cold-stored platelets with a longer shelf life to support trauma care and improve ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 58-year-old female in reasonably good health. When I was young, I donated blood several times and would have continued to do so, had I not become ineligible due to living in ...