Life Sciences

Study results from Oregon Health Sciences University update understanding of life sciences

Published in Blood Weekly, March 18th, 2010

"The ability to test platelet reactivity in clinical practice could help in making informed decisions on both initiation and titration of anti-platelet drug therapies. However, many barriers still remain to the effective implementation of such techniques," researchers in the United States report.

"Many tests used in the research literature are not yet available for practical, clinical use. Platelet aggregometry, while informative and currently available for bedside use, needs additional research before routine clinical use can be recommended," wrote C.D. Williams and colleagues, Oregon Health Sciences University.

The researchers concluded: "This...

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Source: Blood Weekly (2010-03-18)

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