When and how to treat childhood immune thrombocytopenia Journal Article


Author: Allen, J. D.
Article Title: When and how to treat childhood immune thrombocytopenia
Abstract: Childhood immune thrombocytopenia is an autoimmune process resulting in an isolated thrombocytopenia that puts the child at risk for bleeding and can negatively impact quality of life. Pharmacologic intervention aims to stabilize the platelet count, with the goal of achieving hemostasis and maximizing health-related quality of life. © Copyright 2016 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.
Keywords: health-related quality of life; immune thrombocytopenia; itp; tpo receptor agonists
Journal Title: Nurse Practitioner
Volume: 41
Issue: 7
ISSN: 0361-1817
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins  
Date Published: 2016-07-16
Start Page: 18
End Page: 25
Language: English
DOI: 10.1097/01.npr.0000484317.83554.24
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Article -- Export Date: 3 October 2016 -- Source: Scopus
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