Manage your stage 3 ET diagnosis with this guide on high-risk treatments, side effects and new NCCN-preferred options to empower your next visit. While essential thrombocythemia (ET) is classified as ...

Platelets are small types of blood cells that prevent excessive bleeding. It’s possible to develop low or high platelet counts related to a number of health conditions. Platelets are one of the main ...

A new finding could improve early detection of cancer among individuals in the general population who are seen by family doctors, say British researchers. They found that patients with increased blood ...

Thrombocytopenia-absent radius syndrome is a rare congenital condition. It causes a low platelet count and the absence of the radius bone in both forearms. Thrombocytopenia occurs when the number of ...

Frequent running and heavy lifting can increase vein pressure. Know why athletes develop varicose veins, early symptoms to watch for, and when to seek help.

Essential thrombocythemia (ET) is a type of myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), a rare blood disorder that causes an increase in the number of blood cells. Some symptoms include headaches, dizziness, ...

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a chronic autoimmune disorder associated with platelet destruction and increased bleeding risk, substantial economic burden, and impairment of health-related quality ...