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 ...

Blood platelet counts at the higher end of normal suggest a high risk of cancer in men aged 60 or over, and should be investigated, according to new University of Exeter research. Platelets perform a ...

"These patients [with extreme thrombocytosis] had improved overall survival and lower bleeding risk compared to those with normal or low platelet counts at the time of diagnosis." — Marko Lucijanic, ...

Abstract and Introduction Review of Normal Platelet Physiology and Megakaryocytopoisis Qualitative Platelet Abnormalities Conclusion References Nitric oxide (NO) is another drug used in the neonatal ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 33 years old and recently had an annual physical and routine blood work. I'm active with two children and feel fantastic, but my platelet count came back as 651. My health care ...

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) with thrombocytopenia is characterized by a blood clot in the brain and a platelet count that’s lower than normal. Prompt medical attention is crucial to lower ...

Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD Key Takeaways A high platelet count can lead to mild bruising or serious ...

Blood platelet counts at the higher end of normal suggest a high risk of cancer in men aged 60 or over, and should be investigated, according to new research. Blood platelet counts at the higher end ...