Thanks for the details on the case. I still think there is more to be discovered. Why were the platelet transfusions so ineffective? Did they give him IVIG? What were his coags (PT, PTT, fibrinogen, d dimer)? Splenectomy? He would have died on the table!
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Unfortunately, I couldn't find out any of that. I could only find out what was in his wife's FB post and in news stories about the case.
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pretty balanced and good article
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For those interested in a good review article on drug induced thrombocytopenia (immune and non-immune) let me direct you to: https://ashpublications.org/hematology/article/2018/1/576/277620/Drug-associated-thrombocytopenia …
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In Mexico, we don t have that big of a problem. Social media must be regulated.
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Adverse effects often cause the Temporal Lobe to override the Prefrontal Cortex, leading to words and actions not entirely rational. This is said with all due respect and empathy to those who have to deal with adverse events.
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I have Chronic ITP, since the age of 18, mine is good, not life threatening & I do not require meds.
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