Explore the latest findings in liver cirrhosis treatment to reduce liver damage and improve vascular function with new ...

Patients with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who received a first-in-class investigational drug in addition to standard therapy went longer without a bleeding episode that needed urgent treatment or ...

Research has proven frozen blood platelets are safe and effective for use in critically injured patients—a breakthrough dramatically extending their shelf life for transfusions from one week to two ...

- Data from pivotal studies of CASGEVY in children ages 5-11 years with severe sickle cell disease or transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia demonstrates the transformative potential of the therapy in ...

Platelets are small, disc-shaped cell fragments in the blood that are essential to stop bleeding and to initiate blood clotting after injury. Platelet transfusions in patients with severe trauma or ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

What Is Wayrilz, and Why Does It Matter? Wayrilz (rilzabrutinib) is a new oral medicine for adults with persistent (lasting 3-12 months) or chronic (lasting more than 12 months) immune ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Since July, Corewell Health Aero Med has provided whole blood to patients experiencing significant blood loss in their helicopters before they get to the hospital. This program ...

Advocates claim HHS has paused consideration of new claims. HHS denies this. When retired Nassau County Police officer Allison Beyerlein's routine blood work showed low levels of platelets – cells ...