On the day of birth, the bleeding time of very low birth-weight (VLBW, <1500 g) neonates is generally prolonged, compared with term neonates. However, their bleeding time generally improves (shortens) ...

Studies in adults indicate that ampicillin, in a dose-dependent manner, impairs platelet function and moderately prolongs the bleeding time (generally by 60 to 90 s). Unlike aspirin, the inhibition ...

The definition of coagulopathy is “a condition in which the blood's ability to clot is impaired.” However, for some clinicians, the term also covers thrombotic states, and because of the complexity of ...

VON Willebrand's disease is manifested by a deficiency of factor VIII (antihemophilic factor) and a prolonged bleeding time and is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait of variable penetrance. 1 ...

Uncontrolled bleeding represents one of the most alarming medical situations people encounter. While minor cuts and scrapes typically stop bleeding within minutes, persistent bleeding despite proper ...

Internal bleeding is one of the most serious consequences of trauma. Usually, the bleeding results from obvious injuries that require rapid medical attention. Internal bleeding may also occur after a ...

It is clear from the available literature that much of the evidence supporting treatment recommendations for uremic bleeding comes from studies performed 25–30 years ago. At that time, medical care ...