Many people associate anemia with not getting enough iron in your diet. However, there are many possible causes of anemia. One of those causes is called myelodysplastic syndromes, or MDS.
In this video, learn what MDS is, according to Jonathan Feld, MD, Hematology Specialist at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
Jonathan Feld, MD, is a hematology specialist at The Mount Sinai Hospital.
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