Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy involves injection of the patient's own platelets and fibrin for the cosmetic treatment of wrinkles or scars in the face, hands, and neck. Known to some as the ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved avatrombopag (Doptelet, AkaRx Inc) to increase platelet counts in adults with thrombocytopenia and chronic liver disease who are to undergo a ...

WASHINGTON -- The FDA approved another thrombopoietin receptor agonist on Monday, for an indication not covered by other drugs intended to raise platelet counts. The new agent is avatrombopag ...

Patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) have decreases in platelet counts that are typically transient, lasting just a few days. But in those with preexisting ...

Doptelet (avatrombopag) is used to increase platelet count in certain situations. The typical dosage is 1 to 3 oral tablets taken once daily. Your specific dosage depends on factors such as your ...

THE hemorrhagic tendency of thrombocytopenic animals can be controlled temporarily by transfusions of fresh platelet concentrates. 1,2 The clinical value of platelet transfusions has previously been ...