Medically reviewed by Gagandeep Brar, MD Key Takeaways ITP does not increase the risk of getting or having severe ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What can you tell me about the cause and treatment of immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP)? I am a 71-year-old male, and after lab results showed a low blood platelet count, I ...

This might sound surprising, but getting diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia (also known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, or ITP) can come as a relief. You can figure out ITP treatment, of ...

A diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), previously known as idiopathic thrombocytopenia, can bring up a lot of questions. Make sure you’re prepared at your next doctor’s appointment by having ...

Your doctor will diagnose idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) based on your medical history, a physical exam, and test results. Your doctor will want to make sure that your low platelet count ...

Following the FDA approval of rilzabrutinib (Wayrilz; Sanofi) for immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), a rare autoimmune disorder, David Kuter, MD, DPhil, highlights the most pressing a ...

New prospective research builds on a previous study that showed guidelines aren’t the main driver of treatment selection in pediatric patients with ITP. Of 12 potential reasons for prescribing ...

Mandy Moore has a rare condition that means she can't get an epidural while giving birth to her second son. What is her disorder? Here's what to know. “Not to sound cheesy, but all the clichés are ...

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) occurs when the immune system attacks and destroys healthy platelets. A person who has ITP is more likely to bruise or bleed. Thrombocytopenia means a person does not ...