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 ...

While undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma, Rose Rose, of Jefferson Hills, Allegheny County, had to get infused with ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet ...

The American Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter, which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Medical staff are urging an increase in donations amid a platelet shortage. According to the Community Blood Center, platelets are very fragile, short-lived blood ...

Cryopreserved platelets cost more and are linked to worse bleeding and clinical outcomes than liquid-stored platelets in a ...

Anyone who wants to give blood can visit RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED ...

Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood or platelets for lifesaving care. From trauma and surgery to ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Research work on a potential game-changer in the nation's blood supply shortage is underway in Raleigh. Scientists are working on an artificial blood component that they hope ...

In this week's Change Makers, four friends meet up every other month to donate platelets in Boston, a tradition they've been keeping to for more than 10 years. For most of Matt Dillis' life, the ...

The American Red Cross and the National Football League are giving away two tickets to Super Bowl LX in an effort to battle ...