You’ve likely heard people mention that they have inherited certain health conditions from their family. These are known as genetic disorders—conditions passed down from parents through DNA. In this ...

Megakaryocytes, which are derived from hematopoietic stem cell precursors in bone marrow, form and release platelets; these circulate in the blood for 8 to 10 days before they are removed by hepatic ...

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug treatment for pediatric patients 12 and older with a rare blood disorder. The treatment for acquired thrombotic ...