Treating Aplastic Anemia in Older Adults

Dr. Patel explains the challenges and successes for treating 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… when diagnosed in an older adult. The recording includes an extensive question and answer section with the virtual attendees.