Q: My platelets were slightly elevated on my blood test. What can cause this? A: Platelets are part of how our body forms clots to stop bleeding. They are produced in the bone marrow by cells called ...

The American Red Cross is asking Attleboro area residents to give blood or platelets to keep the blood supply stable over the ...

Scientists have discovered a hitherto unknown function of blood platelets in cancer. In mouse models, these platelets have proved to help preserve the vascular barrier which makes blood-vessel walls ...

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have developed an intriguing new way to fight cancer by combining two types of experimental therapies. Their secret ingredient is creating a ...

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Medical staff are urging an increase in donations amid a platelet shortage. According to the Community Blood Center, platelets are very fragile, short-lived blood ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Research work on a potential game-changer in the nation's blood supply shortage is underway in Raleigh. Scientists are working on an artificial blood component that they hope ...

The use of cryopreserved platelets is associated with higher perioperative blood loss, higher transfusion use, and longer ICU ...

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The American Red Cross of Utah is encouraging the public to donate blood in order to prevent a critical shortage in the ...

The American Red Cross began 2026 by requesting more blood donors, offering tickets and a trip for two to the Super Bowl in ...