PLATELET INDICES

Jun 01 2025HEALTH

Blood Clot Clues in Alzheimer's Research

Alzheimer's disease is a big mystery. It is a neurodegenerative condition that affects millions worldwide. Scientists are always on the lookout for new ways to understand it better. Recently, they've been exploring an unexpected connection. They are looking at the link between blood platelets and the fluids that bathe the brain and spinal cord. This fluid is cal...

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Predicting Colorectal Cancer Stages: A New Platelet Index Approach

Have you ever wondered how doctors figure out the best treatment for colorectal cancer (CRC)? Part of that process involves staging the cancer, which helps plan the right treatment and estimate how well it will work. In Indonesia, researchers are exploring a new way to predict CRC stages using simple blood tests. These tests look at platelet counts and their sizes, k...

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