Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD A mean platelet volume (MPV) test measures the average size of platelets in your blood. Platelets are blood cells that your bone marrow makes. Healthy platelets ...

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Platelet-derived growth factors can restore the proliferative potential of senescent cells taken from the degenerated intervertebral discs of aged humans.

The American Red Cross is urging all donors to give blood or platelets to keep the blood supply strong this summer.

Aaron T. Gerds, MD, discusses the unmet needs in the treatment of essential thrombocythemia, as well as novel methods for approaching disease treatment.

The American Red Cross is looking for blood and platelet donors to avoid a dip in supply this summer. “In addition to summer fun and holidays, severe summer weather can have a sudden impact on the ...

The approval was supported by pooled data from 2 open-label, single arm trials: the phase 2 NI-0501-06 study and the phase 3 EMERALD trial.

This study reveals that diverse flavonoid intake is crucial for lowering chronic disease risk and mortality, advocating for a ...

See a chart of average baby weights by month for the first year, and learn why weight matters and when (and why) you should see the doctor.

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