Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis and Gastrointestinal Bleeding: What a Surgeon Should Know by S. Popeskou, M. Gavillet, N. Demartines, D. Christoforidis

“…Hemophagocytic syndrome or hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare medical entity characterized by phagocytosis of red blood cells, leucocytes, platelets, and their precursors in the bone marrow by activated macrophages. …”
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Predictive Utility of the HALP and Modified HALP Score for the Assessment of Operative Complications in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Acute Cholecystitis by Yasemin Keskin, Hakan Sevinç, Selçuk Mevlüt Hazinedaroğlu, Şevket Barış Morkavuk, Şiyar Ersöz

“…The HALP score was calculated using the formula hemoglobin (g/L) × albumin (g/L) × lymphocyte (10⁹/L)/platelets (10⁹/L). The modified HALP score was calculated using the formula hemoglobin (g/L) × albumin (g/L) × lymphocyte (10⁹/L) × platelets (10⁹/L). …”
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Atypical HELLP Syndrome in a Pregnant Patient with Takayasu Arteritis and Subclavian to Axillary Artery Saphenous Vein Bypass Graft: A Case Report by Hediye Dağdeviren, Hüseyin Cengiz, Sema Süzen Çaypınar, Cihan Kaya, Ammar Kanawati

“…Here, we present the case of a patient with atypical hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets (HELLP syndrome); this patient was receiving corticosteroid therapy and had undergone subclavian-axillary artery saphenous vein graft for TA. …”
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The correlation between coagulation biomarkers, bone turnover markers, and bone mineral density in Chinese adults aged ≥ 50 years by Zhengming Wang, Rui Wang, Haiya Ge, Yong Gu, Sicheng Xian, Laijun Yan, Guoqing Du, Zhibi Shen, Shuaijie Lv, Hongsheng Zhan, Zhengyan Li

“…Furthermore, the international normalized ratio (INR), fibrinogen, platelets, and D-dimer levels were set as dependent variables in the regression analysis. …”
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Pancreatic Pseudocyst with Splenic Artery Erosion, Retroperitoneal and Splenic Hematoma by Petre V. H. Botianu, Adrian S. Dobre, Ana-Maria V. Botianu, Danusia Onisor

“…The postoperative course was difficult (elevated level of platelets, pancreatic fistula) but eventually favourable, with no abdominal complaints and no recurrence at 2-year follow-up. …”
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Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome with Eosinophilia and Purtscher-like Retinopathy: A Case Report by MEI Qimin, DAI Jiayuan, LIU Yecheng, SHEN Min, ZHU Huadong

“…After glucocorticoid treatment, eosinophils decreased to normal, and after treatment with plasmapheresis combined with eculizumab, renal function tended to be stable, platelets returned to normal, but visual acuity did not improve significantly. …”
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Conjugated Linoleic Acid Grafting Improved Hemocompatibility of the Polycaprolactone Electrospun Membrane by Nam Minh-phuong Tran, Toan Le-duc Huynh, Binh Ngoc Phan, Nhi Ngoc-thao Dang, Thang Bach Phan, Huong Thi-thanh Ha, Long Phuoc Truong, Phu Dai Huynh, Ngoc Quyen Tran, Van Toi Vo, Phuong Thu Ha, Thi-Hiep Nguyen

“…The study also investigated how the membrane interacted with human whole blood and platelets to determine its antithrombotic properties. …”
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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura after Mastectomy and Axillary Lymph Node Dissection by Wil L. Santivasi, Meghan M. Routt, Alicia M. Terando

“…First described in 1916, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disease resulting in the destruction of platelets. Here, we present a case of an 85-year-old patient diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast whose surgical treatment was complicated postoperatively by acute-onset thrombocytopenia with a resultant hematoma at the operative site. …”
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Super-resolution microscopy: Shedding new light on blood cell imaging by Huan Deng, Yan Ma, Yu-Hui Zhang

“…Blood cells are the most integral part of the body, which are made up of erythrocytes, platelets and white blood cells. The examination of subcellular structures and proteins within blood cells at the nanoscale can provide valuable insights into the health status of an individual, accurate diagnosis, and efficient treatment strategies for diseases. …”
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Changes in Blood Profile from Steady State in Patients with Sickle Cell Anemia Admitted for Vaso-occlusive Crisis and Acute Chest Syndrome by Timothy Klouda, Deepti Raybagkar, Bruce Bernstein, Nataly Apollonsky

“…We found that patients with SCD who developed ACS as a complication of a vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) had a significant increase in leukocytes and decrease in platelets from their steady state when compared with a separate admission for VOC without ACS development. …”
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The Development of Primary Effusion Lymphoma-Like Lymphoma in a Patient with Preexisting Essential Thrombocythemia by Yoshiki Uemura, Marina Komoto, Mitsuo Okada

“…He was mainly treated with hydroxyurea following which the number of platelets was maintained within the normal limit. At age 80, he was hospitalized due to cardiac tamponade. …”
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Effects of B9 and B12 vitamins deficiency on the genesis of megaloblastic anemia by Karen Aracelly Tobar Armendariz, Silvia Tatiana Tite Andi

“…Megaloblastic anemia occurs when the levels of folic acid (Vitamin B9) and cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) are low, thus generating a decrease in the cellular capacity to synthesize deoxyribonucleic acid, which causes hematological alterations in all cell lines of the marrow bone (erythrocytes and platelets), mainly causing the generation of large red blood cells with low hemoglobin concentration. …”
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Oral Lichen Planus and Polycythemia: Possible Association by Yassine Oueslati, Raouaa Belkacem Chebil, Haifa Regaieg, Lamia Oualha, Nabiha Douki

“…Polycythemia is a nonaggressive myeloproliferative disorder, characterized by an increase in red blood cell mass, often with uncontrolled production of granulocytes and platelets. Their association was rarely mentioned in the scientific literature. …”
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Inhibition of Immune Complex-Induced Inflammation by A small Molecular Weight Selectin Antagonist by X. Nair, G. Todderud, L. Davern, D. Lee, A. Aruffo, K. M. Tramposch

“…The glycolipid sulphatide was shown to block the adherence of thrombin-activated rat platelets to HL-60 cells. This interaction is known to be dependent on P-selectin. …”
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Role of serotonin in physiology and diseases of gastro-intestinal tract by E. F. Barinov, O. N. Sulayeva

“…The secreted serotonin is accumulated in platelets and released at aggregation. It determines its involvement in pathogenesis of the diseases related to disorders of motility, microcirculation, inflammation and disregeneration. …”
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Haemostatic Response of Polyethylene Terephthalate Treated by Oxygen and Nitrogen Plasma Afterglows by Metod Kolar, Gregor Primc

“…The optical imaging showed densely distributed blood platelets in highly activated forms on untreated samples, whereas treatment with both afterglows revealed improved hemocompatibility. …”
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Receptor mechanisms of PAF mediated lymphatic constriction in the canine forelimb by D. E. Dobbins

“…Platelet activating factor (PAF) is a potent inflammatory lipid. …”
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Liver Infarction in a Patient with HELLP and Probable Anti-phospholipid Syndrome by Cihan Kaya, Hüseyin Cengiz, Murat Ekin, Ammar Kanawati, Levent Yaşar

“…A 29-year-old G2P2 woman who has undergone cesarian section (C-section) due to fetal distress was referred to our department with progressively elevating liver enzymes and lowering platelets. Computed tomography revealed a hepatic infarction with a dimension of 14x10 cm. …”
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To Explore the Effects of Acupuncture and Medical Treatment at Different Times on the Gastrointestinal Reaction and White Blood Cell Count of Patients with Lung Cancer Chemotherapy by Qingchun Zhao, Hui Du, Jinghao Liu, Yu Hua, Xiaoyu Niu, Jun Chen

“…Collect patients’ general information and compare the three groups of white blood cell count, G-CSF, GM-CSF levels, quality of life and KPS score, platelets, neutrophils, hemoglobin levels, TCM symptom scores, and the degree of digestive tract reaction. …”
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The Antioxidant Effect of Erythropoietin on Thalassemic Blood Cells by Johnny Amer, Mutaz Dana, Eitan Fibach

“…In β-thalassemia, where Epo levels are low relative to the degree of anemia, Epo treatment improves the anemia state. Since RBC and platelets of these patients are under oxidative stress, which may be involved in anemia and thromboembolic complications, we investigated Epo as an antioxidant. …”
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