Regarding ITP and a need for more efficacious drugs, [PHI Redacted] hematologist gave the option of either a spleenectomy or oral prednisone to bring up platelet count. Neither was a good option as long as [PHI Redacted] [is] in a "safe" range. [PHI Redacted] The allopathic medication choices now are quite limited and the homeopathic drugs only have anecdotal results. In the longer term [PHI Redacted] would like to have an FDA approved option besides steroids or surgery. Please pursue the development of a new and effective ITP drug.