Aplastic anemia is not a type of cancer, but it can increase the risk of developing leukemia. Aplastic anemia occurs when the bone marrow no longer produces blood cells. Anything that damages stem ...

THE essential function of the bone marrow is to provide circulating cellular elements by a continual process of proliferation and maturation. In aplastic anemia, regardless of the underlying etiology, ...

Hematology refers to the study of blood and bone marrow conditions. A person may be referred to a hematologist to find out what the cause of anemia is and to determine a treatment plan. Anemia occurs ...

The outlook for adults with aplastic anemia depends on many factors, like age and overall health, aplastic anemia severity, and treatment response. Aplastic anemia is life threatening when not treated ...

A new study from the U.K. examined COVID-19 vaccine efficacy among 175 patients with aplastic anemia and PNH. After a first vaccination, healthy volunteers had a seroconversion rate of 95%, compared ...