Discovery of PITTs shows platelets can switch from clotting to driving vessel inflammation

A team from Würzburg has fundamentally changed our understanding of platelet biology. The researchers demonstrate that the ...
Healthline

Does Turmeric Increase Platelet Count?

The spice turmeric and its active ingredient, curcumin, have several health benefits, including the ability to increase blood platelet count. But there are precautions to be aware of. Share on ...
Medical Xpress

Blood-platelet screening in midlife could identify early risk for Alzheimer's disease

A simple blood test for platelet activity at middle age could one day help identify people at risk for Alzheimer's disease decades ahead of time, allowing for possible preventive therapy. The ...
Science Daily

Distinct population of 'troublemaker' platelet cells appear with aging, lead to blood clotting, disease

Researchers have discovered a distinct, secondary population of platelets that appears with aging and have hyperreactive behavior and unique molecular properties, which could make them easier to ...
GEN

Platelet Pathway More Traveled with Age, Leads to Excessive Clotting

As people age they become more prone to blood clotting diseases, which can be caused when blood platelets clump together. This clumping can lead to strokes and cardiovascular disease. For decades, ...
The Manila Times

HemostOD awarded CHF 2 million Innosuisse grant to support key development milestones

HemostOD awarded CHF 2 million Innosuisse grant to support key development milestones ...
Business Wire

DRK Blood Donation Service Baden-Württemberg – Hessen Starts INITIATE Study to Evaluate Pathogen-Inactivated Platelet Concentrates Treated with Cerus’ INTERCEPT™ Blood ...

CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS) today announced the start of the INITIATE study by the German Red Cross Blood Donation Service Baden-Württemberg – Hessen and its ...