U.S. researchers have created a prediction tool — one that uses laboratory tests collected at the time of diagnosis — to help identify which children…
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The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) will be leading efforts this March — during Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, simply called BDAM — to provide…
Researchers are developing a potential treatment for immune-mediated thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (iTTP) that promotes immune tolerance rather than immunosuppression, according to a study. The…
An Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection — prevalent and spread through bodily fluids — triggered severe immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and heavy menstrual bleeding in a…
A real-world study has found that during hospitalizations among people with von Willebrand disease (VWD), VWF replacement therapy with lab-made Veyvondi (vonicog alfa) is…
Timely diagnosis of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and access to newer treatments could improve survival and reduce complications for people in Brazil with the…
Hetrombopag appears to be a safe and effective option for treating children with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), with better outcomes linked to younger age and newly diagnosed…
Preventive (prophylactic) treatment with Wilate reduced annual bleeding rates by more than 80% in people with von Willebrand disease (VWD) type 3, the…
A recent report describes the case of a woman with acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) who was later found to have an undetected human…
Adults with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) may be at risk of developing blood clots, and prompt control of the disease may help anticoagulation (blood thinners)…
