The bone marrow is the spongy part of your bones where oxygen-carrying red bloods, infection-fighting white blood cells, and clot-forming platelets are made. The bone marrow is a soft tissue with many ...
Occasions such as World Bone Marrow Day offer an opportunity to celebrate medical advancements that save countless lives while raising awareness about the transformative power of bone marrow ...
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) - A 2-year-old boy who was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer has received a life-saving bone marrow donation. Hezekiah “Hezzy” Martinez received a ...
Myelosuppression, or bone marrow suppression, is defined as a decrease in the ability of the bone marrow to produce blood cells. This may result in a lack of red blood cells (anemia), white blood ...
Osteomyelitis causes painful swelling in the bone marrow. If it’s not treated in time, osteomyelitis can cause permanent bone loss and necrosis (tissue death). However, infections can also be ...
Looking for information on Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplants? With our Cancer Consortium partners at Seattle Children’s, we also specialize in pediatric BMTs. Learn more about Pediatric BMT Blood and ...