Familial thrombocytosis caused by the novel germ-line mutation p.Pro106Leu in the MPL gene.

Familial thrombosis (FT) has been described as a rare autosomal-dominant disorder, mostly caused by activating mutations of the thrombopoietin gene (THPO). Other cases of FT have been linked to one of two different germline mutations in the myeloproliferative leukaemia virus oncogene gene (MPL), which codes for the thrombopoietin receptor MPL. We studied an Arab family with two siblings with severe thrombocytosis by linkage analysis and obtained evidence for linkage to MPL.

The approach to a patient with a bleeding disorder: for the primary care physician.

Normal Hemostasis requires the interaction of platelets and the clotting cascade with normal blood vessels and supporting tissues. Bleeding problems and easy bruising are commonly encountered clinical problems. Assessment of these patients is a multistep evaluation process that involves a complete detailed history, thorough physical examination and relevant laboratory evaluation.

Attitudes of medical laboratory technology graduates towards the internship training period at king faisal university.

Objectives: The objective of this present survey was to look into the attitudes of medical laboratory technology (MLT) graduates towards the internship training period of the MLT Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Faisal University.

Material And Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was designed and distributed for this purpose. The study period was from December 1(st) 2002 - 31(st) December 2004.

Prevalence of antibodies to human T-lymphotropic viruses types I and II among healthy blood donors.

Objective: To assess the prevalence of human T-cell lymphotropic virus type I and type II antibodies in blood donors donating blood for various reasons in a University hospital and to compare the results with other reports from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and elsewhere.

Methods: A 7-year retrospective review of blood bank records for results of serological tests at the King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar, KSA, from January 1995 to December 2001 was conducted. The study included review of blood donor questionnaire cards as well as extraction of any other relevant information.

Medical laboratory technology program at king faisal university: a 10-year experience.

This paper documents the evolution of the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program established in 1989 (1408/1409 H) at the College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, King Faisal University. The rationale, objectives, the general outline of the program as well as methods of instruction and evaluation are discussed. The internship period and future plans are also addressed.