Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

Ninja Nerds, Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we explore Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), a group of hematologic disorders characterized by ineffective hematopoiesis and a risk of progression to acute myeloid leukemia (AML). We also discuss the pathophysiology of MDS, highlighting the clonal stem cell mutations that lead to dysplastic bone marrow changes and peripheral blood cytopenias. Our discussion explores the clinical presentation of MDS, from common ...