Institut Cochin researchers studied over 100 Long COVID patients.
They reported infectious SARS-CoV-2 in platelets derived from megakaryocytes. In laboratory experiments, these platelets transmitted infection to macrophages.
They reported infectious SARS-CoV-2 in platelets derived from megakaryocytes. In laboratory experiments, these platelets transmitted infection to macrophages.
November 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Institut Cochin researchers studied over 100 Long COVID patients.
They reported infectious SARS-CoV-2 in platelets derived from megakaryocytes. In laboratory experiments, these platelets transmitted infection to macrophages.
They reported infectious SARS-CoV-2 in platelets derived from megakaryocytes. In laboratory experiments, these platelets transmitted infection to macrophages.
Good news: as a chronic ITP haver who once had zero platelets, I am pleased to say my most recent blood test showed my platelet count is in the normal range 🥰
November 14, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Good news: as a chronic ITP haver who once had zero platelets, I am pleased to say my most recent blood test showed my platelet count is in the normal range 🥰
He has to get jacked up for his meeting with Putin and Xi somehow. An afternoon of Apheresis might do the trick. Maybe some platelets too.. 🤔💭
November 15, 2026 at 2:57 PM
He has to get jacked up for his meeting with Putin and Xi somehow. An afternoon of Apheresis might do the trick. Maybe some platelets too.. 🤔💭
On a better read I see that megakaryocytes keep coming up. I wonder how much infected platelets contribute to increased thrombus.
November 15, 2026 at 2:42 AM
On a better read I see that megakaryocytes keep coming up. I wonder how much infected platelets contribute to increased thrombus.
Scratch that. 🤦♀️
She's showing signs of immune-mediated thrombocytopenia, and her platelets are low enough to cause spontaneous bleeding.
She has to stay in the hospital.
FML.
She's showing signs of immune-mediated thrombocytopenia, and her platelets are low enough to cause spontaneous bleeding.
She has to stay in the hospital.
FML.
Looks like Juniper is just having another flare of her IMPA.
Pain meds, fluids, and steroids, abd she's getting back to normal.
I'm grateful there's at least an answer and solution for this.
Only meant all day in the ER.
Pain meds, fluids, and steroids, abd she's getting back to normal.
I'm grateful there's at least an answer and solution for this.
Only meant all day in the ER.
November 13, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Scratch that. 🤦♀️
She's showing signs of immune-mediated thrombocytopenia, and her platelets are low enough to cause spontaneous bleeding.
She has to stay in the hospital.
FML.
She's showing signs of immune-mediated thrombocytopenia, and her platelets are low enough to cause spontaneous bleeding.
She has to stay in the hospital.
FML.
We rarely give whole blood. PRBCs are the most common. And yes they can also get platelets, FFP, cryo too.
November 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
We rarely give whole blood. PRBCs are the most common. And yes they can also get platelets, FFP, cryo too.
Fun fact - getting an infusion of platelets or red blood cells (which I needed multiple times weekly after chemo) were billed at 10k for each one. 10k!!! I'm lucky my insurance has covered everything but health costs are no joke and we really need a social safety net to protect people
We need Medicare For All, and we need it soon.
November 11, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Fun fact - getting an infusion of platelets or red blood cells (which I needed multiple times weekly after chemo) were billed at 10k for each one. 10k!!! I'm lucky my insurance has covered everything but health costs are no joke and we really need a social safety net to protect people
Good news today. I finally get start the second round of chemo after Thanksgiving as long as my platelets continue to rise (at 48 yesterday, need to be 50+). They've been going up 2+ points daily for the last several weeks.
#FuckLeukemia #FuckCancer
#FuckLeukemia #FuckCancer
November 14, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Good news today. I finally get start the second round of chemo after Thanksgiving as long as my platelets continue to rise (at 48 yesterday, need to be 50+). They've been going up 2+ points daily for the last several weeks.
#FuckLeukemia #FuckCancer
#FuckLeukemia #FuckCancer
November 15, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Word of warning to everyone on blood thinners. Hubs was given a mushroom powder for his immune system. Took it for 2.5 years, and became so anemic w low platelets he was very sick. Rare mushrooms ARE blood thinners. Do NOT take this in ANY form w/o your doctor's strict oversight.
November 14, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Word of warning to everyone on blood thinners. Hubs was given a mushroom powder for his immune system. Took it for 2.5 years, and became so anemic w low platelets he was very sick. Rare mushrooms ARE blood thinners. Do NOT take this in ANY form w/o your doctor's strict oversight.
He really does look like a guy who snacks on a bag of platelets.
November 11, 2026 at 6:34 PM
He really does look like a guy who snacks on a bag of platelets.
They’ve called an emergency for type O and platelets, but every pint is needed—please consider helping out if you can! 💖
November 15, 2026 at 6:01 PM
They’ve called an emergency for type O and platelets, but every pint is needed—please consider helping out if you can! 💖
Ice-Cold Evidence: Cold storing #platelets can extend shelf life beyond the 5-7 days that room-temperature platelets are typically stored. A study found chilled platelets stored up to 21 days were noninferior to room-temperature platelets in controlling active surgical bleeding.
November 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Ice-Cold Evidence: Cold storing #platelets can extend shelf life beyond the 5-7 days that room-temperature platelets are typically stored. A study found chilled platelets stored up to 21 days were noninferior to room-temperature platelets in controlling active surgical bleeding.
She's home!
We were not expecting such a big turnaround. But this morning, she was up and walking on her own, and her platelets had shown improvement.
We went to see her, and she walked in and wanted snuggles. 😭
She's weak and tired, but she wasn't ready to say goodbye just yet.
We were not expecting such a big turnaround. But this morning, she was up and walking on her own, and her platelets had shown improvement.
We went to see her, and she walked in and wanted snuggles. 😭
She's weak and tired, but she wasn't ready to say goodbye just yet.
November 15, 2026 at 6:42 PM
She's home!
We were not expecting such a big turnaround. But this morning, she was up and walking on her own, and her platelets had shown improvement.
We went to see her, and she walked in and wanted snuggles. 😭
She's weak and tired, but she wasn't ready to say goodbye just yet.
We were not expecting such a big turnaround. But this morning, she was up and walking on her own, and her platelets had shown improvement.
We went to see her, and she walked in and wanted snuggles. 😭
She's weak and tired, but she wasn't ready to say goodbye just yet.
my regards to all platelets
November 9, 2026 at 10:18 PM
my regards to all platelets
Donate plasma and platelets regularly. The health questionnaire hasn't changed in ages. I think babesiosis exposure was the last addition.
Last week, incensed because Red Cross had to add Measles exposure to the list of questions.
Last week, incensed because Red Cross had to add Measles exposure to the list of questions.
November 13, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Donate plasma and platelets regularly. The health questionnaire hasn't changed in ages. I think babesiosis exposure was the last addition.
Last week, incensed because Red Cross had to add Measles exposure to the list of questions.
Last week, incensed because Red Cross had to add Measles exposure to the list of questions.
When platelets fight bacterial infection
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November 14, 2026 at 3:05 AM
When platelets fight bacterial infection
No identity can be determined through DNA alone; “blood” carries nothing beyond hemoglobin, platelets, and plasma. Culture is learned and learned only, while race is a poisonous myth and nothing more.
November 14, 2026 at 2:57 PM
No identity can be determined through DNA alone; “blood” carries nothing beyond hemoglobin, platelets, and plasma. Culture is learned and learned only, while race is a poisonous myth and nothing more.
National Platelet shortage- please consider donating. Less than 1% of donors give platelets. Become a superhero.
November 15, 2026 at 3:48 PM
National Platelet shortage- please consider donating. Less than 1% of donors give platelets. Become a superhero.
That’s why I give platelets. My 92nd donation this morning.
November 8, 2026 at 7:17 PM
That’s why I give platelets. My 92nd donation this morning.
Thank you for saving many like my sister, who needed dozens if not 100+ platelets infusions as a kid.
November 8, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Thank you for saving many like my sister, who needed dozens if not 100+ platelets infusions as a kid.
PRP rich in platelets, used for regenerative purposes. Interesting field
November 12, 2026 at 2:40 PM
PRP rich in platelets, used for regenerative purposes. Interesting field
I find the "Shinzo Abe Psyop" meme very funny.
Platelets in Cells at Work? Psyop
Any Forger in SpyxFamily? Psyop
Akiko in the Godzilla Minus movies? Psyop
The indie game Family Time? Psyop
Any hentai/doujin with the nakadashi tag? Psyop
"They will continue until birth rates improve." lol
Platelets in Cells at Work? Psyop
Any Forger in SpyxFamily? Psyop
Akiko in the Godzilla Minus movies? Psyop
The indie game Family Time? Psyop
Any hentai/doujin with the nakadashi tag? Psyop
"They will continue until birth rates improve." lol
November 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM
I find the "Shinzo Abe Psyop" meme very funny.
Platelets in Cells at Work? Psyop
Any Forger in SpyxFamily? Psyop
Akiko in the Godzilla Minus movies? Psyop
The indie game Family Time? Psyop
Any hentai/doujin with the nakadashi tag? Psyop
"They will continue until birth rates improve." lol
Platelets in Cells at Work? Psyop
Any Forger in SpyxFamily? Psyop
Akiko in the Godzilla Minus movies? Psyop
The indie game Family Time? Psyop
Any hentai/doujin with the nakadashi tag? Psyop
"They will continue until birth rates improve." lol
Yes unfortunately the platelets were not as high as the doctor wanted them to be 🙄 so we are not reducing her prednisone dosage this time. We will recheck again in two weeks 🤷🏻♀️ This has happened once before so hopefully next time it will improve
November 12, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Yes unfortunately the platelets were not as high as the doctor wanted them to be 🙄 so we are not reducing her prednisone dosage this time. We will recheck again in two weeks 🤷🏻♀️ This has happened once before so hopefully next time it will improve