Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Key Takeaways Bone marrow edema is caused by fluid buildup in bones due to injuries or ...

A bone marrow biopsy is a medical procedure used to collect a small sample of bone marrow, which is the soft, spongy tissue inside your bones where blood cells are made. This test helps a physician ...

Bone marrow transplants can be life-saving for patients suffering from certain types of cancer, blood disorders and other diseases — but for many patients, finding a match can take months or years.

A blood and marrow transplant (BMT) is a treatment used for certain cancer types that works by resetting the body’s ability to make healthy blood cells. It does this by replacing damaged or destroyed ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Medical University of South Carolina reports that the survival rate for patients in their Bone and Marrow Transplant Program is higher than the national average. A ...

Bone health relies on a balance between osteoblasts (builders) and osteoclasts (recyclers). Peak bone mass occurs in early adulthood; deficiencies during this window amplify fracture risks later in ...

When the call went out over social media that Army Sgt. Derrick Bishop, of the 82nd Airborne Division, needed a bone marrow transplant, thousands responded in person and online. On Monday, more than 1 ...

Liam Robertson was diagnosed with rare immune disorder, and is getting a bone marrow transplant from his little sister Violet.

Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to every other organ, and blood-forming stem cells must make about 200 billion new red blood cells each day to keep the oxygen flowing. For many years, ...

Researchers recently developed a bone marrow model to study how the body generates cells. Interestingly, this model is the first of its kind to be developed entirely from human cells. Not only can ...

An Elon University football alum turned into a lifesaver for a complete stranger.

Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her ...