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Dr. Katherine M. De Azambuja is a board-certified UCI Health primary care physician who specializes in caring for older adults. Her clinical interests include healthy aging, managing chronic illnesses and …
Dr. Katherine M. De Azambuja is a board-certified UCI Health primary care physician who specializes in caring for older adults. Her clinical interests include healthy aging, managing chronic illnesses and transitions in care. She earned a medical degree at New York Medical College in Valhalla, N.Y. She completed a residency in family medicine and a fellowship in geriatric medicine at the UCI School of Medicine. De Azambuja, who speaks Spanish.
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What are platelets?
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Platelets are colorless cells that are needed for normal blood clotting in order to control bleeding. Platelets have a very short lifespan. Once collected, platelets are good for...