Priority from the Bleeding Disorder PSP
| UNCERTAINTY: What causes the onset of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP))? | |
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| Overall ranking | This was one of the 15 questions at the workshop that fell outside of the Top 10. These were not ranked in any order of priority |
| JLA question ID | 0078/16 |
| Explanatory note | We do not know why in some people the immune system suddenly fails to recognise platelets as 'self'. Understanding this would help us treat and prevent the disorder. |
| Evidence | No systematic reviews identified. |
| Health Research Classification System category | Blood |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples | Not available |
| Submitted by | Not available |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0078 |
| PSP name | Bleeding Disorders |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. | 66 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website) |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 7 July 2018 |