A high platelet count indicates too many of the small cells (platelets) that help form blood clots. This can cause dangerous clots and bleeding. Also called thrombocytosis or thrombocythemia, ...

Manage your stage 3 ET diagnosis with this guide on high-risk treatments, side effects and new NCCN-preferred options to empower your next visit. While essential thrombocythemia (ET) is classified as ...

A rare clotting disorder puzzled doctors during the COVID vaccine rollout. New research reveals the unlikely chain of events ...

Essential thrombocythemia (ET) is a type of myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), a rare blood disorder that causes an increase in the number of blood cells. Some symptoms include headaches, dizziness, ...

Essential thrombocythemia is a chronic condition with excessive platelet production, increasing thrombosis risk, and is often linked to JAK2, CALR, or MPL mutations. Stage 1 ET is manageable with ...