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Genetics Home Reference: dyserythropoietic anemia and thrombocytopenia by nih.gov Posted Mon 19 Jul 2010 11:50am definitions Reviewed July 2010 What is dyserythropoietic anemia and thrombocytopenia? Dyserythropoietic anemia and thrombocytopenia is a condition that affects..., leading to a shortage of healthy red blood cells. Thrombocytopenia is a reduced level of circulating platelets, which are cell fragments that normally assist with blood clotting Read on »

Prescribing Linezolid: Watch Out for Thrombocytopenia and Neutropenia by Dr. Lawrence Kindo Posted Sun 18 Jul 2010 12:00am limiting factor. In this case, the most significant side-effect is myelosuppression, causing thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and anemia. Any of these untoward effects should be considered seriously and Linezolid stopped, if unavoidable. Linezolid-induced thrombocytopenia is fortunately reversible with withdrawal of the drug. The rate of thrombocytopenia Read on »

Coping with Lupus: Fact #19 – Common lupus blood disorders – anemia, thrombocytopenia and more by Lupus Adventurer Posted Sat 19 May 2012 2:59pm Coping with Lupus: Blood disorders such as anemia (too few red blood cells) are common in lupus, and can greatly affect the health of lupus patients. A few blood related (hematological) conditions really matter in lupus. Blood related issues are usually treated by hematologists, the specialists who know the most about helping patients with ... Read on »

Dose of platelets in prophylactic transfusions for severe thrombocytopenia by Mark Pool, MD Posted Tue 09 Mar 2010 8:18pm Slichter and colleagues published a multi-institutional randomized trial in the February 18 issue of New England Journal of Medicine (article abstract) that evaluates the effect of platelet dose on various transfusion and clinical outcomes in patients receiving prophylactic transfusions for severe hypoproliferative thrombocytopenia. The study Read on »

Dialysis membrane-induced thrombocytopenia by Matt S. Posted Tue 01 Feb 2011 11:16am at the blood-membrane interface. I came across an interesting case report of a chronic dialysis patient initiation, which was notable for the development of acute thrombocytopaenia Read on »

Neumega: by Mark Levin Posted Wed 24 Jun 2009 7:01pm platelet production through megakaryocyte maturation. NEUMEGA is indicated for the prevention of severe thrombocytopenia and the reduction of the need for platelet transfusions following myelosuppressive chemotherapy in adult patients with nonmyeloid malignancies who are at high risk of severe thrombocytopenia. Efficacy was demonstrated in patients who Read on »

HIT vs. HAT by pathologystudent Posted Fri 31 Jul 2009 11:55am Here’s a good question about two entities that sound the same (but aren’t). Q. What is the difference between heparin associated thrombocytopenia (HAT) and heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)? A. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is defined as a decrease in platelet count during or shortly after heparin exposure. There are two types Read on »

ACE DD Polymorphism by Matt S. Posted Thu 25 Sep 2008 12:00am (in Cancer 2004). It should be considered in any cancer patient receiving this medication with new onset renal failure, hypertension, or thrombocytopenia. Read on »

Neonatal Lupus by Matt S. Posted Wed 15 Oct 2008 12:00am Neonatal lupus occurs when autoantibodies are transmitted from the mother to the fetus; it usually manifests as a transient and mild lupoid rash which lasts 3-6 months, but can also result in more serious manifestations such as congenital heart block, immune thrombocytopenia, cholestatic liver disease, or autoimmune hemolytic anemia Read on »

What is hypersplenism? by Jeremy Posted Fri 28 Aug 2009 8:18pm their circulating levels to fall. A big spleen can cause anaemia, thrombocytopenia and/or leukopenia just by being that massive. There are traditionally four components that make up hypersplenism: Large spleen (obviously!) Cytopenia(s) (at least one of: anaemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia) Normal bone marrow (which should therefore be hyperplastic Read on »

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