Prognostic value of serum inflammatory markers in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma undergoing surgery: a two-center retrospective cohort study by Yaqin Dong, Fan Wang, Jiaying Deng, Tong Tong, Xiangxun Chen, Liming Wu, Yichun Wang, Mei Kang, Yutong Xu, Guangjie Shi, Liyang Zhu

“…Abstract Background and purpose The combined assessment of the neutrophil-platelet score and prognostic nutritional index is yet to be applied in evaluating the prognosis of patients following an operation for esophageal cancer. …”
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Impact of Postpartum Dexamethasone on Postpartum Disease Stabilization in Women with HELLP Syndrome by Ayla Sargın Oruç, Figen Türkçapar, Serdar Oğuz, Necati Hançerlioğulları, Ümit Bilge, Nuri Danışman

“…Mean arterial pressure, platelet count , aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels were determined every 6 hours. …”
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Atypical Sjögrenʼs Syndrome Initially Presenting as Lymphocytic Interstitial Pneumonitis followed by Immune Thrombocytopenia by Maham Mehmood, Abhishrut Jog, Masooma Niazi, Arlene Tieng, Giovanni Franchin

“…The platelet count eventually increased to 244,000/μL. …”
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The Relationship between Routine Blood Parameters and the Prognosis of COVID-19 Patients in the Emergency Department by Birsen Ertekin, Mehmet Yortanlı, Ozan Özelbaykal, Ali Doğru, A. Sadık Girişgin, Tarık Acar

“…Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) were calculated using neutrophil, lymphocyte, monocyte, and platelet counts. …”
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Current Concepts on Antiplatelet Therapy: Focus on the Novel Thienopyridine and Non-Thienopyridine Agents by L. Testa, G. G. L. Biondi Zoccai, M. Valgimigli, R. A. Latini, S. Pizzocri, S. Lanotte, M. L. Laudisa, N. Brambilla, M. R. Ward, G. A. Figtree, F. Bedogni, R. Bhindi

“…Thienopyridines are a class of drug targeting the platelet adenosine diphosphate (ADP) 2 receptor. They significantly reduce platelet activity and are therefore clinically beneficial in settings where platelet activation is a key pathophysiological feature, particularly myocardial infarction. …”
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Significance of EGFR and PTEN Expression and PLR and NLR for Predicting the Prognosis of Epithelioid Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma by Yufei Liang, Guoqi Zheng, Wenjie Yin, Hui Song, Chunying Li, Liang Tian, Dongliang Yang

“…We analyzed the relationships of these markers to age, sex, asbestos exposure, elevated platelet count, ascites, and clinical stage. Results. …”
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Data-independent LC-MS/MS analysis of ME/CFS plasma reveals a dysregulated coagulation system, endothelial dysfunction, downregulation of complement machinery by Massimo Nunes, Mare Vlok, Amy Proal, Douglas B. Kell, Etheresia Pretorius

“…Proteins related to clotting processes – thrombospondin-1 (important in platelet activation), platelet factor 4, and protein S – were differentially expressed in the ME/CFS group, suggestive of a dysregulated coagulation system and abnormal endothelial function. …”
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Acute Stent Thrombosis Associated with Eptifibatide-Induced Profound Thrombocytopenia by Amer Aljundi, Alaa Rahhal, Wafer Dabdoob

“…Eptifibatide is an inhibitor of the platelet glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa receptor that is commonly used in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). …”
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Gambaran Kadar Trombosit, Besar Limpa dan Kadar Albumin Serum pada Pasien Sirosis Hati dengan Varises Esofagus by Vella Paraditha, Saptino Miro, Eti Yerizel

“…The decrease<br />in platelet count was not related to the increase in esophageal varices degree. …”
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B.P.F.C.® Bio-Plasma® with Pure Growth Factors (BioPlasma®) Used for the Treatment of a Persistent Great Periapical Lesion of an Endodontically Treated Tooth: A New Therapeutic Opt... by Raffaello Viganò, Mirko Disconzi, Edoardo Bertini, Luca Viganò, Cinzia Casu

“…The aim of this case report was to evaluate the efficacy of a new platelet-rich plasma preparation and its regenerative capacity of bone periapical tissue for the treatment of a very compromised endodontic treated tooth, with a periapical lesion of 1.5 cm in diameter, using a pure platelet concentrate. …”
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Von-Willebrand Disease Presenting as Intractable Epistaxis after Nasal Polypectomy by Jeong Jin Park, Chang-Hoon Kim, Jeung-Gweon Lee, Hyung-Ju Cho

“…Von-Willebrand disease (VWD) is one of the platelet dysfunction disorders that results from a deficiency of Von-Willebrand factor, which is essential for hemostasis. …”
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Identification of RAGE and OSM as New Prognosis Biomarkers of Severe Pneumonia by Jing Lei, Li Wang, Qian Li, Lin Gao, Jing Zhang, Yan Tan

“…LIS, SOFA, NUTRIC score, lac, lymphocyte, platelet, BUN, total bilirubin, PCT, and OSM levels were associated with mortality rate (p<0.05). …”
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Predicting Neoplastic Gallbladder Polyps: The Role of Current Surgical Indications and Preoperative Images by Ik Hyun Jo, Chang Nyol Paik, Hong Geun Ahn, Dong Do You, Jae Hyun Han, Hyun A Kim

“…Logistic regression analysis revealed larger polyps, increasing age, female sex, and lower platelet count to be associated with neoplastic polyps. …”
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A “Catastrophic” Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia by D. Barcellona, M. Melis, G. Floris, A. Mameli, A. Muroni, G. Defazio, F. Marongiu

“…It is caused by antibodies directed to complexes containing UFH or LMWH and a self-platelet protein: the platelet factor 4 (PF4). The heparin-PF4 immune complex leads to activation of platelets, monocytes, and endothelial cells which release procoagulant proteins and tissue factor with subsequent blood coagulation activation. …”
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Haploidentical stem cell transplantation with posttransplant cyclophosphamide in children with Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome: a case report by Le Nguyen Ngoc Quynh, Binh Nguyen Thanh, Lien Luong Thi, Thuy Nguyen Thi Dieu, Duong Dang Anh, Pamela P. Lee, Tung Cao Viet, Dien Tran Minh

“…Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is a condition characterized by a low platelet count, eczema, and a weakened immune system. …”
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Impact of parathyroidectomy on inflammatory and cardiovascular risk parameters in primary hyperparathyroidism: a retrospective analysis by Nese Bulbul, Suat Sen, Fettah Acibucu

“…Patient demographics, hemogram data, calcium, parathormone (PTH), vitamin D, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), mean platelet volume (MPV), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and monocyte-to-HDL ratio (MHR) were recorded and compared pre- and postoperatively. …”
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Immune-Mediated Neutropenia and Thrombocytopenia in a Patient with Ulcerative Colitis: An Unusual Hematological Association with IBD by Young-In Kim, Aaron Brzezinski, Joseph Brandwein, Jeffrey P Baker

“…An immune-mediated process was confirmed by positive antineutrophil antibody and platelet-associated antibody in the patient’s serum, and the demonstration of binding of the patient’s immunoglobulin G to autologous neutrophils. …”
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Simulation of Mechanical Heart Valve Dysfunction and the Non-Newtonian Blood Model Approach by Aolin Chen, Adi Azriff Bin Basri, Norzian Bin Ismail, Masaaki Tamagawa, Di Zhu, Kamarul Arifin Ahmad

“…Nonphysiological hemodynamic in the MHV may cause hemolysis, platelet activation, and an increased risk of thromboembolism. …”
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Refractory Immunological Thrombocytopenia Purpura and Splenectomy in Pregnancy by Santiago Bernal-Macías, Laura-Marcela Fino-Velásquez, Felipe E. Vargas-Barato, Lucio Guerra-Galue, Benjamín Reyes-Beltrán, Adriana Rojas-Villarraga

“…Thrombocytopenia is defined as a platelet count of less than 100,000 platelets per microlitre (mcL). …”
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The prognostic importance of the pan-immune-inflammation value in patients with septic shock by Yasemin Bozkurt Turan

“…PIV was calculated with the formula [neutrophil count (103/μL) × platelet count (103/μL) × monocyte count (103/μL)]/lymphocyte count (103/μL). …”
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