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Representation, medical examination, and the effectiveness of underwriting: Evidence from a life and health insurance company

Risk Management and Insurance Review, EarlyView.
Abstract This study examines whether underwriting methods—representation, medical examination, extra premiums, and coverage—effectively mitigate adverse selection using data from an insurance company. Regarding representation, we focus on statements disclosing pre‐existing medical conditions.
Chia‐Ling Ho, Gene Lai, Chen‐Hsu Liao, Zifen Zeng   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A retrospective analysis of the antigen‐negative red blood cell supply conducted at a single centre in China

Transfusion Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study aimed to analyse the distribution and demand patterns of antigen‐negative red blood cells (RBCs) in Shandong Province, China (2022–2024), with a focus on ABO blood groups and clinically significant antigens. The research was designed to provide rigorous data for advancing precision transfusion protocols and to establish a ...
Aiping Zhao, Xiujiao Jiang, Li An, Yuanfeng Chen, Weidong He, Qun Xu, Wenchao Li, Yingfang Pan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Natural History of Chronic Kidney Disease in Sickle Cell Disease

American Journal of Hematology, Volume 101, Issue 7, Page 1456-1477, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Kidney complications, referred to as nephropathy, develop early in sickle cell disease (SCD). In addition to its known morbidity, abundant data show that chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with an increased mortality risk in SCD. Increasing evidence suggests that the natural history of SCD nephropathy is progressive. Initial glomerular
Kenneth I. Ataga
wiley   +1 more source

Frequency of heart complication in beta thalassemia major children at tertiary care hospital

Journal of Contemporary Pharmacy
Objective: to evaluate the prevalence of cardiac problems, including myocardial iron deposition, pericarditis, and valvular abnormalities, among people with β-thalassemia and to shed light on the distribution of β-thalassemia and hemoglobin levels ...
Ammad Ali, Shoaib, Hanadi Shad, Jehanzeb Khan, Abdur Rehman, Arooj Khan, Shaista Azeem Khan, Shams ul Arifeen   +7 more
doaj   +2 more sources

A Novel Plasma Heme Assay Reveals Disease Severity in Beta‐Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anemia

American Journal of Hematology, Volume 101, Issue 7, Page 1706-1716, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Anemia results from imbalanced hemoglobin or red blood cell production and clearance. Hemolytic anemia, caused by premature red blood cell removal, can be intravascular (in blood) or extravascular (erythrophagocytosis). Hemolysis is common in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and Beta‐Thalassemia anemia (β‐thalassemia), the most prevalent inherited ...
Laurent Kiger, Nicolas Hebert, Laura Bencheikh, Vincent Malcor Deydier de Pierrefeu, Anne‐Laure Pham Hung d’Alexandry d’Orengiani, Sandia Adypagavane, Meghan Perkins, Laura Matabishi‐Bibi, France Pirenne, Claire Berquet, Stephane Moutereau, Serge Pissard, Frédéric Galactéros, Michael C. Marden, Pablo Bartolucci   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Supporting Children With a Chronic Disease and Their Parents When Admitted to Hospital: A Scoping Review of Psychosocial Supports

Acta Paediatrica, Volume 115, Issue 7, Page 1322-1372, July 2026.
Importance of psychosocial support. ABSTRACT Aim The aim of this scoping review was to identify, examine, and summarize available evidence regarding psychosocial supports provided to children with a chronic disease when admitted to hospital and their parents. Method The JBI methodology for conducting and reporting scoping reviews was followed.
Lyndsay Jerusha MacKay, Nolan Lagrisolal, Una Chang, Matthew Christoffersen, K. Alix Hayden, Kathryn Birnie, Tammie Dewan   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of renal tubular dysfunction in beta thalassemia minor in shiraz [PDF]

Journal of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, 2011
Background & objective: β-Thalassemia minor is an asymptomatic hereditary disease. The first study on the relation of renal tubular dysfunction and β-thalassemia minor was performed in 2002 but those studies seem inadequate.The main goal of this study is
, Ali Moradi Nakhodcheri, Mohammad Ali Yaghut   +2 more
doaj  

Longitudinal Analysis of Sleep‐Disordered Breathing and Cognitive Outcomes in Children Living With Sickle Cell Anaemia

Clinical Otolaryngology, Volume 51, Issue 4, Page 520-528, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Objectives Sleep‐disordered breathing (SDB) and cognitive challenges are commonly observed in children living with sickle cell anaemia (SCA). This study investigated the longitudinal change in polysomnographic outcomes and the association with cognitive functions in children living with SCA.
Shifa Hamdule, Melanie Koelbel, Johanna C. Gavlak, Sati Sahota, Fenella J. Kirkham, Anna M. Hood   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patient‐Reported Outcomes With Luspatercept Through 5 Years of Treatment in Patients With Non‐Transfusion‐Dependent β‐Thalassemia Treated in the BEYOND Trial

European Journal of Haematology, Volume 117, Issue 1, Page 161-173, July 2026.
ABSTRACT In the phase 2, double‐blind, randomized controlled BEYOND trial (NCT03342404), luspatercept increased hemoglobin levels in patients with non‐transfusion‐dependent β‐thalassemia (NTDT). This study assessed long‐term effects of luspatercept on patient‐reported outcomes (PROs), using data from BEYOND and patients who continued luspatercept ...
Khaled M. Musallam, Maria Domenica Cappellini, Antonis Kattamis, Matthew Dyer, Ahmed Hnoosh, Laurie Eliason, Christopher G. Pelligra, Shien Guo, Yutian Mu, Loyse Felber Medlin, Marta Reverte, Kevin H. M. Kuo, Ali T. Taher   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of thalassemia genotypes and HbA2 test results in pregnant women in Shenzhen, China

Scientific Reports
To examine the thalassemia genotypes and distribution among pregnant women in Shenzhen, as well as the diagnostic value of HbA2 in thalassemia screening, in order to provide scientific evidence for thalassemia prevention and control in this region.
Hou Qian, Weihua Zhao, Weifeng Li, Yike Wu, Xiuhua Lin, Jianlin Huang, Hong Zhang, Dayong Gu   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source