Exposure to inflammatory bowel disease drugs could increase leukemia risk

(American Gastroenterological Association) Immunosuppressive drugs called thiopurines have been found to increase the risk of myeloid disorders, such as acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare bone marrow disorder, seven-fold among inflammatory bowel disease patients.
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