A SPORTY nine-year-old described as the “epitome of health” received a shock diagnosis after suffering a “massive” nosebleed.

Its principal application might be to tide over patients during periods of very low platelet counts or to provide transient increases in platelet numbers when invasive procedures are required.

When a person’s platelet count is too low, under 150,000/mcL, according to standard guidelines, stopping even minor bleeding in the body may be difficult. When a person’s platelets are below ...

However, as it progresses, it can cause symptoms such as itchy skin, pruritus, and a rash. Around 35.5 million adults in the United States live with kidney disease, but only about 10% know they ...