Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) is a rare situation characterized by the triad: thrombocytopenia, non-immune-mediated microangiopathic hemolytic anemia and target-organ ischemia, in the presence of ...

A 65-year-old woman was evaluated for back pain and pancytopenia. A peripheral-blood smear was notable for nucleated red cells, large platelets, and immature granulocytes. A diagnosis was made.

She was finally diagnosed with TTP based on the presence of schistocytes in peripheral blood smears and significantly low ADAMTS13 levels.

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the rapid development and administration of various vaccines worldwide, with some reports linking these vaccines to immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the rapid development and administration of various vaccines worldwide, with some reports linking these vaccines to immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura ...

Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA) occurs when turbulence in the blood destroys red blood cells. This leads to symptoms such as tiredness and shortness of breath. Certain treatments are ...

This significant number of schistocytes aligned with the severity of anemia and thrombocytopenia, confirming the diagnosis of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia.

TMA can be accompanied the development of anemia, excessive schistocytes, as well as increased LDH levels and a low platelet count, which indicated the occurrence of endothelial dysfunction and ...

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi, has observed that the Consumer Protection Act ought not to be used as a 'halter around the neck' of doctors making them apprehensive ...

New Delhi: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has absolved Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, Delhi of medical negligence, however, it ordered the facility to pay Rs 1 ...

While rejecting the complainant's claim of medical negligence, the national consumer disputes redressal commission (NCDRC) directed Delhi-based Max Super Specialty Hospital to pay Rs1 lakh ...

Blood investigations revealed anemia, and a peripheral blood smear showed schistocytes. There was no evidence of COVID-19 infection or paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.