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 ...

Experts provide an update regarding current understanding and management of aplastic anemia in a new review. 1 Eliska Furlong, MD, PhD, with the Perth Children’s Hospital, in Australia, and colleague ...

Dr Sandip Shah said aplastic anemia can affect anyone, but is more common in younger adults. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath and bleeding.

Anaemia is one of the most commonly used medical terms, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. For many people, anaemia simply means "low iron" and a prescription for supplements. While iron ...