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Bone marrow
Bone marrow:
The soft, spongy tissue inside most bones. Blood cells are formed in the bone marrow.
transplantation is rigorous, so understanding the challenges from the process is essential. Learn from Dr. Antonio Jimenez Jimenez all about what patients can expect when this treatment is selected.
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Mikkael Sekeres, MD, MS, explains Low-Risk MDS, or
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myelodysplastic Syndromes:
(my-eh-lo-diss-PLASS-tik SIN-dromez) A group of disorders where the bone marrow does not work well, and the bone marrow cells fail to make enough healthy blood cells. Myelo refers to the bone marrow. Dysplastic means abnormal growth or development. People with MDS have low blood…
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Dr. Damian Laber anticipates all your questions about PNH, or
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria:
(par-uk-SIZ-muhl nok-TURN-uhl hee-muh-gloe-buh-NYOOR-ee-uh) A rare and serious blood disease that causes red blood cells to break apart. Paroxysmal means sudden and irregular. Nocturnal means at night. Hemoglobinuria means hemoglobin in the urine.…
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Learn about living with High-Risk MDS,
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myelodysplastic Syndromes:
(my-eh-lo-diss-PLASS-tik SIN-dromez) A group of disorders where the bone marrow does not work well, and the bone marrow cells fail to make enough healthy blood cells. Myelo refers to the bone marrow. Dysplastic means abnormal growth or development. People with MDS have low blood cell count for…
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What does it mean to be diagnosed with
aplastic anemia
aplastic anemia:
(ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells - red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The term aplastic is a Greek word meaning not to form. Anemia is a condition that happens when red blood cell count is low. Most…
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The biennial Symposium will bring together physicians treating these diseases; laboratory researchers studying genetics, genomics, and
pathophysiology
pathophysiology:
Functional changes in the bodies that are associated with or result from disease or injury.
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bone marrow failure
bone marrow failure:
A condition that occurs when the bone marrow stops making enough healthy…
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This complimentary CME satellite symposium provided an in-depth and up-to-date review of research related to the biology, prognosis, natural history, and therapeutic management of patients with AA, PNH, MDS, AML, MPN, and related myeloid malignancies. The overall goal of the program is to bring together leaders in disease research and clinical practice to explore solutions to improving the care…
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AAMDSIF receives support from corporate partners who invest in advancing our mission. Thanks to their financial contributions, we are able to provide answers, support, and hope to patients, their families, and healthcare professionals entrusted with providing quality care.
AAMDSIF Corporate Partners provide financial and in-kind support of programming through sponsorships and grants.…
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Bone marrow failure
Bone marrow failure:
A condition that occurs when the bone marrow stops making enough healthy blood cells. The most common of these rare diseases are aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). Bone marrow failure can be acquired (begin any time in life) or can be…
includes other diseases and conditions that are…
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Zahra Pakbaz MD is a board certified
hematologist
hematologist:
(hee-muh-TOL-uh-jist) A doctor who specializes in treating blood diseases and disorders of blood producing organs.
and associate clinical professor. in collaboration with her other team members, Dr Pakbaz provides comprehensive care for hematological disorders including
bone marrow
bone marrow:
The…
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Dr. Caroline Piatek is an Associate Professor in the Jane Anne Nohl Division of Hematology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. She is currently the fellowship director for the USC/LAC+USC Medical Hematology Fellowship Program. Dr. Piatek’s clinical focus is in non-malignant hematology. Her research interests include immune
thrombocytopenia
thrombocytopenia:
(throm-buh-sie-tuh-PEE-nee…
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