All these mechanisms support the fight against infections, but can also harbor deleterious sequelae such as thrombosis and exceeding inflammatory reactions. Since platelets can be described as ...

Prof. Franklin's research team has already identified platelets as an important regulator of inflammation. They now report that a low platelet count in the rare blood disorder immune ...

Platelet-activating factor (PAF) is a potent lipid mediator that plays a significant role in inflammation and cardiovascular health. It is known to activate platelets, which are crucial for blood ...

Most high platelet counts are caused by a reactive process such as infection or inflammation. Once the underlying cause resolves or is managed, platelet counts generally return to normal.

Heart disease, a leading cause of death in Western countries, often refers to a condition called atherosclerosis. This ...

Malaysia: A recent systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluated the effectiveness of ...

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 ...

Gray platelet syndrome is an inherited disease that can cause mild to moderate bleeding. People with this condition tend to bruise easily, experience nosebleeds, and may have increased surgical ...

Just three nasal injections of blood cells called platelets helped people whose smell was affected by covid-19 identify new ...

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

They engage with bacteria both indirectly, through the release of pro-inflammatory platelets, and directly, through phagocytosis and the release of chromatin webs. The heterogeneity of MKs is ...