Patients with myelodysplastic syndrome should seek an expert opinion on their disease to ensure an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment plan. Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are rare blood cancers ...

Investigators sought to show how individual cases could be clarified through the use of flow cytometry analysis. Corresponding author Theresia M. Westers, PhD, of Amsterdam University Medical Centers ...

Skilled nursing facilities work incredibly hard to deliver high-quality care, yet many still lose out on reimbursement opportunities simply because the ...

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Second cancers can occur after a first cancer by several mechanisms including: (1) coincidence; (2) genetic predispositions independent of therapy; (3) prior environmental exposures to carcinogens ...

There are more treatments today than ever before to help people with ongoing conditions manage their physical symptoms. But even with these medical advances, a diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndromes ...

There are a lot of symptom-checker tools online, resulting in DIY diagnoses. Most of them aren't any good, says a new report by Harvard researchers. NPR's Lynn Neary and Scott Hensley try one out.

When you're feeling under the weather, one of the first stops is Doctor Google, or you can find a symptom checker online and plug in your ailments. There are dozens of programs to choose from - the ...