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Spectrum of hemoglobinopathies in a tertiary care centre
Background: Thalassemia and other structural hemoglobinopathies are the most common single gene disorders throughout the world with the highest frequency in the tropics, subtropics, Mediterranean basin and Southeast Asia.
Nisha Sharma +2 more
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Prevalence of hemoglobinopathies in pregnant women, Sancti Spíritus province
Introduction: hemoglobinopathies are a group of genetic diseases, caused by disorders in the structure of hemoglobin chains. The Cuban National Health System's priority is the early diagnosis of these diseases.
Abel Ernesto Luna-López +4 more
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ABSTRACT Background Graft‐versus‐host disease (GvHD) remains one of the most significant complications of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Abatacept, a selective T‐cell costimulation modulator, is a relatively novel prophylactic agent, though pediatric data remain limited.
Matthijs D. Kruizinga +3 more
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New opportunities for hemoglobinopathies screening in Nigeria
New opportunities for hemoglobinopathies screening in ...
Andrusha, A.
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ABSTRACT The medical burdens of sickle cell disease (SCD) and transfusion‐dependent β‐thalassemia (TDT) are chronic and cumulative, even in children. Yet the effects expand beyond medications and healthcare visits due to their impacts on school attendance, academic performance, and peer engagement.
Mary Ann Etling +2 more
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Role of novel and rare nucleotide substitutions of the β-globin gene
The Laboratory for Molecular Prenatal Diagnosis of Hemoglobinopathies at the Villa Sofia-Cervello Hospital in Palermo, Italy, carries out an intensive screening program aimed at identifying the healthy carriers of thalassemia and, consequently, the ...
Margherita Vinciguerra +6 more
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ABSTRACT Background Establishing a comprehensive apheresis medicine program in a resource‐constrained setting presents significant structural, financial, and logistical challenges. Despite the growing clinical importance of apheresis services globally, published experience from sub‐Saharan Africa remains sparse.
Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola +4 more
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TDT and SCD are hereditary hemoglobinopathies that require lifelong red blood cell transfusions. Modern treatment has increased survival, exposing patients to transfusion-related problems such iron excess.
Sophia Delicou +6 more
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Haploidentical HSCT for hemoglobinopathies: improved outcomes with TCRαβ+/CD19+-depleted grafts
Key Points TCRαβ+/CD19+-depleted haplo-HCT is associated with a reduced incidence of graft failure in patients with hemoglobinopathies.
De Angelis, Gioia +23 more
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