Polychromasia is a blood condition marked by immature red blood cells. Learn what causes it, how it’s diagnosed, its symptoms and Treatment options.

This case presents a woman in her late 50s with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) who presented for weight loss, syncope and ...

Thrombocytopenia is a low concentration of platelets in the blood. The main causes are medication side effects and underlying conditions.

Platelets are an essential component of the blood that helps with clotting. Learn how to increase platelet count naturally with foods, vitamins, and supplements.

Step aside A, B, and O—there’s a new player in town. Scientists in France have just reported the discovery of a novel, rare blood type, only recorded in a single person to date. The French ...

A complete blood count, including platelets, fibrinogen level, a D-dimer study, and fibrin degradation product (FDP) assay, are ordered to help establish a diagnosis of DIC.

What is MPV? An MPV test measures the average size of your platelets. It’s closely related to a platelet count test, which measures the number of platelets in your blood.

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson is dealing with blood clots for the second time since 2022, NFL Network reported on Friday.

Erythrocytes, lymphocytes, granulocytes, and megakaryocytes (platelets) all originate from the same common progenitors called pleuripotent stem cells, [1, 4, 5] however, only RBC development is ...

Lastly, platelets are enriched in proteins and phosphoproteins which can be secreted independent of stimulation by surface receptor agonists in conditions of disturbed blood flow. This so-called ...

This large vein brings blood that's low in oxygen- back to the heart, which then pumps the blood to the lungs so more oxygen can be added. How does the heart beat?