When to suspect myelodysplastic syndrome – anaemia not a normal part of ageing

We are on our summer break and the editorial office is closed until 17 January. In the meantime, please enjoy our Summer Hiatus series, an eclectic mix from our news and clinical archives and articles from The Conversation throughout the year. This article was first published in the 28 April edition

Myelodysplastic syndrome is difficult to diagnose and now thought to make up a large proportion of unexplained anaemia cases. This article outlines what to be suspicious of in your older patients