Scientists have discovered a hitherto unknown function of blood platelets in cancer. In mouse models, these platelets have proved to help preserve the vascular barrier which makes blood-vessel walls ...
Study of the bleeding tendency in uremia in 26 subjects, 10 of whom were bleeding, showed platelet counts and plasma coagulation factors to be normal. There was a significant inverse correlation ...
No prospective trials have demonstrated improved outcomes associated with individually tailored therapy based on the results of platelet function or genetic testing, but some study data still indicate ...
A simple blood test for platelet activity at middle age could one day help identify people at risk for Alzheimer's disease ...
Platelet functionality analysis could pave the way to improving drug asset selection and de-risking clinical trials ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Bentracimab restored platelet function in patients on ticagrelor with major bleeding or undergoing urgent ...
In a 2-part series, TCTMD will explore how the GRAVITAS trial is influencing the field of functional platelet testing. Part 1 summarizes the trial and its aftermath, including explanations for the ...
Managing drug dosage is critical to the overall success of pharmaceutical intervention, not only in the clinic but also in clinical trials. Inadequate dose management of certain drugs can have fatal ...