Distribution of Hemoglobinopathy in Nepalese Population
Background: Sickle cell and thalassemia are the inherited disorders of globin chain synthesis, and are the most common monogenic disease worldwide. This study aims to find the distribution of hemoglobinopathies (sickle cell and thalassemia) cases in ...
Rekha Manandhar Shrestha +5 more
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Bromhexine is a potential drug for COVID-19; From hypothesis to clinical trials
COVID-19 (novel coronavirus disease 2019), caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has various clinical manifestations and several pathogenic pathways. Although several therapeutic options have been used to control COVID-19, none of these medications have been ...
S. Bahadoram +6 more
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New Aspects of Thromboangiitis obliterans (von Winiwarter-Buerger's Disease) [PDF]
The existence of thromboangiitis obliterans as a clinical entity has been a matter of debate for many years. In contrast to other immunovasculitides there is no organ involvement while peripheral vessels are affected.
Berlit, Peter +3 more
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Beta thalassemia dominant results from mutations in the β globin chain gene resulting in the production of elongated, highly unstable beta globin chains.
Alexandra Agapidou +3 more
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Impact of multi-micronutrient fortified rice on hemoglobin, iron and vitamin A status of Cambodian schoolchildren : a double-blind cluster-randomized controlled trial [PDF]
In Cambodia, micronutrient deficiencies remain a critical public health problem. Our objective was to evaluate the impact of multi-micronutrient fortified rice (MMFR) formulations, distributed through a World Food Program school-meals program (WFP-SMP ...
Berger, Jacques +8 more
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Treatment Status of Patients with Β-Thalassemia Major in Northern Iran: Thalassemia Registry System
Background: Electronic registry system of beta-thalassemia patients was run by Thalassemia Research Center (TRC) in 2017. The aim of the current study was presentation of therapeutic status in these patients at Mazandaran Province, Iran.
Mehrnoush KOSARYAN +5 more
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Transfusion-induced hemoglobinopathy in patients of beta-thalassemia major
Apparent hemoglobinopathy acquired after blood transfusion is an uncommon cause of diagnostic dilemma resulting in repeated testing and delay in the diagnosis.
Sanjeev K Gupta +3 more
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Prevalence of Inherited Hemoglobin Disorders and Relationships with Anemia and Micronutrient Status among Children in Yaoundé and Douala, Cameroon. [PDF]
Information on the etiology of anemia is necessary to design effective anemia control programs. Our objective was to measure the prevalence of inherited hemoglobin disorders (IHD) in a representative sample of children in urban Cameroon, and examine the ...
Brown, Kenneth H +8 more
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Retinopatia falciforme proliferativa associada a traço falciforme e diabetes gestacional: relato de caso [PDF]
Proliferative sickle cell retinopathy is an uncommon complication in individuals with sickle cell trait (AS). However, the risk for proliferative retinopathy development is increased in patients with AS hemoglobinopathy associated with systemic ...
JORGE, Rodrigo +3 more
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Background: Artemisinin-based treatment in malaria patients with abnormal hemoglobin may be ineffective because of their genetic particularity, which could lead to resistance.
Gbessi Eric A. +10 more
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