A condition in which a person has a low platelet count. Platelets are blood cells that help form clots to stop wounds from bleeding.
“Blood transfusion“ refers to the transfer of blood from one person to another. Learn more about this procedure.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment made from a patient's own blood that can stimulate healing and enhance repair in certain injuries.
When blood clots form within blood vessels they can obstruct blood flow, which can cause blockages affecting the heart, lungs and other organs.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that develops in a deep vein that can block circulation. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition of blocked arteries in the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Condition in which a person has abnormally low levels of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that helps fight off infection.
A group of blood cancers in which the bone marrow produces excessive numbers of myeloid blood cells.
Blood cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the bone marrow, where blood is produced. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A nosebleed is a condition that occurs when a blood vessel inside the nose bursts. Learn about symptoms and treatment.