Watershed Infarct in Beta-Thalassemia Major Patient [PDF]
Background. The mechanism of stroke in beta-thalassemia was reported previously as cardioembolic and hypercoagulable state. However, there is no report of watershed infarct in beta-thalassemia anemia.Method. We present an adultβ-thalassemia major patient with manifest asymptomatic chronic left carotid occlusion who suffered watershed infarct.Result. In
Behnaz Ansari +2 more
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Nutritional Status of Children with Beta Thalassemia Major [PDF]
Background. Children with beta thalassemia major are at risk for poor nutritional status, which can lead to signifcant health problems. It is essential to evaluate the level of malnutrition among individuals. The aim. To assess the nutritional status
Dhara Bipin Joshi, Uma Siddharth Nayak
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The history of beta-thalassemia in Turkey [PDF]
The first two patients with beta-thalassemia major in Turkey, were reported in 1941. However, the importance of beta-thalassemia as a health problem was brought to the attention of physicians only after 1950.
M Aksoy
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Dermatoglyphs in Patients with Beta-Thalassemia Major and Their Thalassemia Carrier Parents [PDF]
Dermatoglyphs are cutaneous ridges on the fingers, palms, and soles, formed during early intrauterine life. During this period, and only then, genetic and environmental factors can influence their formation. Beta-thalassemia major is an genetic disease.
Dogramaci, Asena C. +2 more
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Mutation analysis of β-thalassemia in East-Western Indian population: a recent molecular approach [PDF]
Parth S Shah,1 Nidhi D Shah,2 Hari Shankar P Ray,3 Nikunj B Khatri,3 Ketan K Vaghasia,3 Rutvik J Raval,4 Sandip C Shah,3 Mandava V Rao5 1Department of Medicine, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Boston, MA, 2Department of Pediatrics, Nassau University ...
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Evaluation of Delayed Puberty of Patients with Beta Thalassemia Major in –Diyala Governorate [PDF]
Background: The absence of secondary sexual characteristics are known complications in patients with beta thalassemia major. Objective: Evaluation the effects of frequent blood transfusions on puberty in patients afflicted with beta thalassemia (β ...
Alaa A Mahmud +2 more
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Molecular analysis of beta-globin gene mutations among Thai beta-thalassemia children: results from a single center study [PDF]
Boonchai Boonyawat,1 Chalinee Monsereenusorn,2 Chanchai Traivaree2 1Division of Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, Phramongkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand; 2Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics ...
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Impact of Genetic Polymorphisms in Modifier Genes in Determining Fetal Hemoglobin Levels in Beta-Thalassemia [PDF]
Genetic polymorphisms in Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) genes such as BCL11A, HBS1L-MYB and KLF1 have been reported to influence fetal hemoglobin (HbF) levels.
Kausik Mandal +4 more
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BACKGROUND: Anemia of β thalassemia results from a combination of ineffective erythropoiesis and hemolysis. This stimulates erythropoietin (EPO) production, which causes expansion of the bone marrow and may lead to serious deformities of the skull and ...
May Hikmat Yousif +1 more
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Beta-Thalassemia major and pregnancy
It was studied the clinical management and the medical outcomes of 6 pregnancies in 5 women affected by Beta Thalassemia major, based on last guidelines and pharmacological treatments.Paediatric Department and Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the University of Catania.These patients were taken among a group of 116 women affected by beta ...
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