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Patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) fared better on intravenous efgartigimod (Vyvgart) than a placebo, but only 21.8% reached the primary endpoint of sustained platelet.

Patients taking efgartigimod, a drug being studied for use to treat chronic primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), exhibited a significantly greater improvement in platelet counts which are essential to clotting and stopping bleeding, compared to those taking a placebo, according to results reported from the ADVANCE IV clinical trial, which was conducted globally, including at Georgetown University Medical Center.

According to the American Red Cross, only about 3% of Americans are active donors. And with no other way to source blood or platelets, the need for new donors remains constant.

Researchers used cellular cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) to demonstrate the role of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) protein in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-triggered severe coagulopathies.

In a recent study, researchers used proteomic analysis to identify novel immune cell phenotypes associated with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

The human population on this planet is going to cross the 8 billion mark on November 15, according to a UN Report. And this mammoth population generally shares 8 types of blood groups.

Risk factors for NAFLD vary with age, but all patients experience similar progression of advanced disease once it develops.

Registration of Global Hospital and Trauma Center has been cancelled on the basis of the recommendation given by the inquiry committee after physical verification of the hospital, informed Prayagraj Chief Medical Officer on Saturday.

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers characterized low-density granulocyte (LDG) neutrophil (NP) proportion among individuals up to 14 months post-SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) infection.

The Prayagraj Development Authority in India's Uttar Pradesh has issued a notice to the Global Hospital to vacate the building by October 28. The hospital ..