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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Billy Joel, 76, revealed Friday that he is bowing out of his 2025 tour because he has been diagnosed with the brain condition normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).

Billy Joel has a brain disorder. What is normal pressure hydrocephalus? Billy Joel thanked fans for their support and said he's canceling all scheduled shows as he undergoes physical therapy in an ...

A Susquehanna Valley man has donated 80 gallons of platelets at the Lancaster General Health Blood Donor Center since around 2009, saving countless lives.

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Normal: If your reading is less than 120/80 mmHg, you're in the normal range. High BP: Readings that fall between 120-129 and remain below 80 indicate elevated blood pressure.