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Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim In this article, we present two cases of severe fetal hemolytic anemia based on a beta‐thalassaemia trait inherited from a single parent. Results These cases, presented at 20 and 28 weeks' gestation, necessitated intra‐uterine blood transfusions.
Eva van der Meij +11 more
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Towards a strategy to address the issue of crisis pregnancy
, 2003 The Crisis Pregnancy Agency was established in October 2001, under the Health (Corporate Bodies) Act, 1961, and governed by the Statutory Instrument No. 446 of 2001, Crisis Pregnancy Agency, Establishment Order, 2001.
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Diagnosis and Management of Prenatal Hereditary Pyropoikilocytosis
Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Hereditary pyropoikilocytosis (HPP) is a severe hemolytic anemia caused by variants in SPTA1, SPTB, and EPB41. These weaken horizontal interactions in the erythrocyte cytoskeleton, causing membrane fragmentation and splenic sequestration. It will readily cause fetal anemia and often hydrops fetalis. Prenatal diagnosis requires first ruling out
Connor Hartzell +6 more
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Iraqi Journal of HematologyBACKGROUNDS: In preterm newborns, thrombocytopenia is one of the most often observed hematologic findings. Most cases of thrombocytopenia are mild to moderate, self-limiting, and have a short duration; nevertheless, in rare cases, it can result in ...
Sambhav Jain +3 more
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Attitudes Toward Prenatal Interventions in the Fanconi Anemia Community
Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective In‐utero cell and gene therapies may offer prenatal treatment options for inherited diseases. Preclinical data suggests in‐utero (IU) hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) could prevent Fanconi anemia (FA) related bone marrow failure without genotoxic conditioning or immune suppression.
Tony Lum +4 more
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Strategy 2007 - 2011: Leading an integrated approach to reducing crisis pregnancy
, 2007 The Strategy for the Crisis Pregnancy Agency 2007 – 2011 focuses on three central objectives, derived from its mandates: • Reduce the number of crisis pregnancies.
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A study of sexual health issues attitudes and behaviours: The view of early school leavers [PDF]
, 2004 A core objective of this study was the systematic investigation of the sexual attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of early school leavers. The study also aimed to explore the process and mechanisms whereby young people construct, experience and define ...
Byrne, Tina, Mayock, Paula
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Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects millions worldwide but has limited treatment options, most of which carry significant side effects. At present, the only curative treatment for SCD is allogeneic or gene‐modified autologous hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplantation (Tx).
Oluwaseun O. Babatunde +4 more
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Sickle Cell Disease: Historical Overview and Current Therapies
Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects millions worldwide, yet the limited treatment options currently available do not always adequately control the disease and carry significant side effects. At present, the only curative treatment is hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplantation, a procedure that carries considerable challenges and numerous ...
Oluwaseun O. Babatunde +4 more
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Understanding how sexually active women think about fertility, sex, and motherhood [PDF]
, 2004 The subject of this report is the perceptions of Irish women in the general age range of 20-30 about fertility, sex, and motherhood. The report captures the meanings young women attribute to their fertility and fertility-related decisions in relation ...
Brady, Clare +2 more
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