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An article by Thomas G. DeLoughery, Associate Professor of Medicine. Platelet transfusion therapy and dysfunctional platelets are discussed.
http://www.ohsu.edu/som-hemonc/handouts/deloughery/bleed.shtml
Adam.com looks at this disorder and its causes, incidence and risk factors.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000586.htm
An in depth look at gestational thrombocytopenia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, HELLP syndrome, toxemia of pregnancy, TTP and HUS, systemic lupus erythematosus and APA syndrome.
http://www.kfshrc.edu.sa/annals/182/97-160.html
A look at the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this disorder. Where to look for more information.
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/hematol/pubs/itp/itp.htm
Differentiation of platelet versus coagulation defects, presentation, bleeding caused by qualitative platelet disorders and many more topics.
http://www.vh.org/adult/provider...e/FPHandbook/Chapter06/01-6.html
Information and support for those with immune thrombocytopenic purpura and other low platelet disorders
http://www.pdsa.org
ITP: A look at what these words actually mean, what he causes are, who gets it, diagnosis, how it affects children and adults and pregnant women.
http://familydoctor.org/113.xml
What it is, symptoms of ITP, diagnosis, acute and chronic forms and treatment.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Itp/ITP_WhatIs.html
A guide for patients. A description of this disease followed by an in depth look.
http://www.scripps.edu/itp/