A new avenue for targeted drug delivery has been proposed by researchers from The Grainger College of Engineering at the ...

A new avenue for targeted drug delivery has been proposed by researchers from The Grainger College of Engineering at the ...

"Cold-stored platelet bags can be added to red blood cell and plasma bags in a chilled 'golden hour' blood transport box," Pidcoke said. "This makes it practical to give platelets on the battlefield." ...

This methodology is not only the most expensive option, but also presents a significant price increase over the current average cost per bag of platelets. Further, leading physicians have ...

When donated blood is in low supply, platelets are even scarcer. These cell fragments, which are essential for blood clotting, have a short shelf life. Whereas whole blood can be refrigerated for ...

Amgen's Nplate, which treats low blood platelet counts caused by an autoimmune condition, was highly effective at preventing ...

Scientists have discovered that platelets are able to reproduce themselves in the circulation. University of Utah researchers led an international team of scientists that is the first to report on ...