Aplastic anaemia is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition that can worsen during pregnancy. Its management poses unique challenges due to risks of haemorrhage, infection and transfusion ...

Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia is a rare but potentially life threatening condition in newborns. It can cause bleeding in the brain and long-term effects. Treatment usually involves a platelet ...

Platelets are small types of blood cells that prevent excessive bleeding. It’s possible to develop low or high platelet counts related to a number of health conditions. Platelets are one of the main ...

A: Platelets are part of how our body forms clots to stop bleeding. They are produced in the bone marrow by cells called megakaryocytes, and then enter the blood stream. Normal platelet counts are ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet ...