Transfusion guidelines regarding platelet-count thresholds before the placement of a central venous catheter (CVC) offer conflicting recommendations because of a lack of good-quality evidence. The ...

May 30 (Reuters) - Amgen's (AMGN.O), opens new tab Nplate, which treats low blood platelet counts caused by an autoimmune condition, was highly effective at preventing a similar common and serious ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QC Kinetix, the leading regenerative medicine provider in the U.S., is raising the standard for non-surgical joint and chronic pain relief by implementing 10 billion ...

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a fraction of blood plasma; its concentration of platelets is of great value in regenerative medicine as they are essential in accelerating healing and repairing tissue.

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 ...