What’s the difference between IBS and IBD? IBS is a disorder of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. IBD is inflammation or destruction of the bowel wall, which can lead to sores and narrowing of the intestines. Abstract: An association between hematological cancers and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has previously been suggested, but the risk of IBD […]
Autoimmune Disorders that May Coexist with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)
by David Wallace As some MPN patients are aware of firsthand, there are a number of autoimmune diseases that may run concurrently with the condition – while these disorders are often exacerbated by the weakened immune system of MPN patients, inflammation also plays a key role. However, research has linked MPNs to a predisposition to autoimmune […]
