Popular Anti-Platelet Therapy Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Events in Men and Women Nov 16, 2009
29, 2007) There are estimated to be between 50,000-100,000 individuals in the US diagnosed with chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura, an autoimmune disease that dramatically reduces the number of platelets. . (Science Daily)
Raising hogs for a bigger goal Nov 12, 2009
That is why ITP is also referred to as immune thrombocytopenic purpura. The bone marrow is the soft, spongy center of the long bones and is responsible for making blood cells, including platelets. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Chili Cook-Off Proceeds to Benefit Local Girl Aug 29, 2009
Proceeds from the annual chili cook-off will go toward help paying various expenses for Kennedy Simcox, who is diagnosed with the rare condition immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), an autoimmune disease that causes the body to develop an antibody that attaches to and kills blood platelets. The disease causes severe bruises to Kennedy, many times forming in her sleep. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
New, Highly Effective Treatment For Blood Disorder Mar 27, 2009
There are estimated to be between 50,000 and 100,000 individuals in the U.S. diagnosed with chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), an autoimmune disease that dramatically reduces the number of platelets in their blood causing bruises, nosebleeds and, rarely, life-threatening brain hemorrhages ... Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disease in which anti-platelet antibodies accelerate destruction of platelets. (Science Daily)
Promacta Approved for Rare Blood Disorder Feb 7, 2009
Chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) affects about 60,000 people in the United States, according to a news release from the drug's maker, GlaxoSmithKline. ITP patients often bleed from small blood vessels, resulting in bruising, nosebleeds and in rare cases, bleeding from the brain. (MEDLINEplus)
Nplate(R) Approved in the European Union for the Treatment of Chronic Immune (Idiopathic) Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) Feb 7, 2009
T, Epidemiology and pathophysiology of immune thrombocytopenic purpura. European Journal of Haematology. (PR Newswire)
