A new finding could improve early detection of cancer among individuals in the general population who are seen by family doctors, say British researchers. They found that patients with increased blood ...

A routine blood test may pack a bigger punch than previously suspected, suggests a recent analysis of over 3 million Canadian patient records. A finding of thrombocytosis (platelet count >450 x 10 9 ...

A high platelet count indicates too many of the small cells (platelets) that help form blood clots. This can cause dangerous clots and bleeding. Also called thrombocytosis or thrombocythemia, ...

UK researchers have found that having a high blood platelet count can help predict who will go on to be diagnosed cancer. Image via AFP Relaxnews/Nirian/Istock.com ...

A high platelet count can lead to mild bruising or serious conditions like stroke. There are two types of thrombocytosis: primary, caused by genetic changes, and secondary, due to other conditions. If ...