Platelets play a critical role in the blood clotting process. The number of platelets in the blood is referred to as platelet count and normally ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 per one millionth of a liter of blood. A platelet count with less than 150,000 per microliter of blood is termed as thrombocytopenia while a … Continue reading “10 Platelet Donation Facts”
Blood coagulation is a process where circulating elements in the blood system are converted into a gel with insoluble characteristics; to prevent the loss of blood from injured blood vessels, tissues, or organs. The process is made up of two systems. The first system centers on a course that involves the formation of thrombus (a blood clot) … Continue reading “10-Step Process of Blood Coagulation”
1. What is Thrombopoietin Thrombopoietin is also called megakaryocyte growth and development factor (MGDF) which is a protein that is encoded by the Thrombopoietin gene in humans. The hormone is mostly referred in reports as THPO. Thrombopoietin is a glycoprotein hormone produced by the liver, kidney, and bone marrow cells (in small amounts). It regulates … Continue reading “10 Essentials about Thrombopoietin”
What is Thrombocytopenia Thrombocytopenia is also known as thrombopenia and described as a blood disorder where there is a reduction in the number of platelets circulating in the blood stream. It is a condition that result from several factors such as medical disorders and drug intake. Platelets are known to have a very critical role … Continue reading “10 Facts About Thrombocytopenia”
The human body is an integration of complex system of tissues, each with a definite function. Normally, the body has a certain mechanism in store to defend various delicate body organs in case of an attack or damage. The involvement of antibodies in the immune system, self-healing processes, and coagulation, among others, are some of … Continue reading “10 INR Test Facts”
It is important to first discuss the difference between dengue fever and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever. Although both diseases which are caused by the dengue virus exhibit the same initial symptoms, Dengue Fever is a less threatening condition as compared to Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever. The latter is a rather more severe condition that may lead to … Continue reading “10 Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Essentials”
A high platelet count, also known as thrombocytosis, indicates the existence of an increase in the amount of thrombocytes or platelets in the blood. It is a component of the blood that helps with blood clotting in response to injury. An increase in platelet count is not an unusual occurrence in young children. A normal platelet level ranges … Continue reading “10 Causes of High Platelet Count in Children”
