Blood cancer study links blood formation and bone health

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A study of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a blood cancer that primarily affects older adults, highlights a link between blood formation and bone health. Because MDS care has typically focused on blood counts and anemia, researchers argue that bone health deserves more attention.

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) belong to the malignant diseases of the hematopoietic system that occur primarily in older adults. In patients with MDS, blood formation in bone marrow is impaired. Medical care therefore typically focuses on blood counts and the treatment of the resulting anemia and other changes in the blood profile; some patients also require regular blood transfusions. Until now, bone health has received less attention in cases of MDS.