Hematologic Disorders Most Recent

In myelodysplastic syndrome, genetic mutations in bone marrow stem cells result in production of defective blood cells.

Bleeding in the elderly is a common problem. Careful assessment of a patient's bleeding history and physical examination is essential to try to establish if a clinically significant bleeding disorder is present.
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MD, FRCPC, FACP, AGSF
MD, CCFP, FCFP, FRCPC