A ground-breaking research project has proven blood platelets can be frozen for up to two years and still be effective in ...

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 ...

Research has proven frozen blood platelets are safe and effective for use in critically injured patients—a breakthrough ...

"The short shelf life means between 25-33 per cent of platelet units are discarded worldwide," Professor Reade said. He said ...

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 ...

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 ...

Thrombocytopenia refers to a low blood platelet count. This can lead to bruising easily or bleeding excessively. In children, acute immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is relatively common, and it may ...

American Red Cross calls Missouri and Illinois donors to give blood or platelets this December to support patients and offset ...

In this week's Change Makers, four friends meet up every other month to donate platelets in Boston, a tradition they've been keeping to for more than 10 years. For most of Matt Dillis' life, the ...