Medically reviewed by Gagandeep Brar, MD Key Takeaways A high platelet count can lead to blood clots and bleeding, which can ...

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Platelets and haemoglobin are vital for blood health in children, with abnormal levels indicating potential health issues.

Patients with essential thrombocythemia faced an average delay of 26.5 months between their first high platelet count and diagnosis. Patients experienced a significant delay in receiving an essential ...

A normal platelet count is between 150,000 to 450,000 per microliter (mcL) of blood. This range is generally applicable to all adults. However, research has suggested that normal platelet counts might ...

The spice turmeric and its active ingredient, curcumin, have several health benefits, including the ability to increase blood platelet count. But there are precautions to be aware of. Share on ...

NEW ORLEANS — Efgartigimod demonstrated clinically significant improvement in platelet counts compared with placebo among adults with primary immune thrombocytopenia, results of the phase 3 ADVANCE IV ...

Some medications can cause a low platelet count, which can lead to excessive bleeding. Heparin is the most frequent cause, but common drugs like acetaminophen and some antibiotics can also cause ...

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 ...