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The development and validation of a patient based health outcome measure for adults with beta thalassaemia major (BTM) [PDF]

, 2010
This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.For the astract, please see the PDF ...
Kantaris, Xenya
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Current and Future Therapies for β-Thalassaemia: A Review Article [PDF]

, 2021
This article will review recent and forthcoming advances in the treatment of thalassaemia. Prognosis of thalassaemia has dramatically improved in the last 50 years with the development of regular and safe blood transfusions and iron chelation.
Emanuele Angelucci, Livia Giannoni
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Cross-sectional study on knowledge, attitude and practice towards thalassaemia among Indonesian youth

BMJ Open, 2021
Introduction Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder, for which definitive treatments remain largely inaccessible. The recommended approach to reduce the disease burden is by prevention through screening. Currently, the implementation of thalassaemia
Mikhael Yosia, Pustika Amalia Wahidiyat, Edward Christopher Yo, Muhammad Maulana Wildani, Visabella Rizky Triatmono   +4 more
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Demographic and Treatment Status of Thalassaemia Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Bangladesh

Haematology Journal of Bangladesh, 2020
Introduction: Thalassaemia is now effectively treated with adequate blood transfusion and iron chelation. The disease process itself and iron overload from blood transfusions together produce multiple complications.
Md. Jamal Uddin Tanin, Fatiha Tasmin Jeenia, Fahmida Ahamed, Mushfiqul Abrar   +3 more
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TIF 2.0: The Thal e-Course and TIF expert patients’ programme for disease-related education and self-management skills in thalassaemia

Thalassemia Reports, 2018
In response to the fundamental shift that has been taking place in the way chronic diseases are perceived and managed and the increasingly established role of patients as equal partners in the management of their condition, the Thalassaemia International
Victoria Antoniadou, Michael Angastiniotis, Androulla Eleftheriou   +2 more
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Effect of α(+)-Thalassaemia on Episodes of Fever due to Malaria and Other Causes: A Community-Based Cohort Study in Tanzania. [PDF]

, 2011
It is controversial to what degree α(+)-thalassaemia protects against episodes of uncomplicated malaria and febrile disease due to infections other than Plasmodium. In Tanzania, in children aged 6-60 months and height-for-age z-score < -1.5 SD (n = 612),
Veenemans, J., Veenemans, Jacobien, Mbugi Erasto V, Huub FJ Savelkoul, Savelkoul, H.F.J., Demir, Ayşe Y, Savelkoul, Huub FJ, Hans Verhoef, Baidjoe, Amrish Y, Esther JS Jansen, Amrish Y Baidjoe, Kraaijenhagen, Rob J, Jansen Esther JS, Savelkoul, Huub F J, Veenemans Jacobien, Demir Ayşe Y, Mbugi, Erasto V, Rob J Kraaijenhagen, Savelkoul, H.F.J, Baidjoe, A.Y., Verhoef, H., Verhoef Hans, Kraaijenhagen Rob J, Erasto V Mbugi, Jansen, Esther JS, Savelkoul Huub FJ, Ayşe Y Demir, Baidjoe Amrish Y, Jansen, E.J.S., Mbugi, E.V., Jacobien Veenemans, Verhoef, Hans, Jansen, Esther J S, Demir, A.Y., Kraaijenhagen, R.J.   +34 more
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Clinical experience using peripheral blood parameters to analyse the mutation type of thalassemia carriers in pregnant women

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2023
Thalassaemia is a typically monogenic disease caused by mutations or deletions in the globin gene and has a high prevalence in southern China. Prenatal screening for thalassaemia can be effective in reducing the incidence of thalassaemia.
Songshan Zhu, Jun Yin, Yu Luo, Yanyun Chen, Zhongyuan Lin, Xiafei Fu, Hua Li, Hangjiu Su   +7 more
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The worldwide molecular spectrum and distribution of thalassaemia: a systematic review

Annals of Human Biology, 2021
Context Thalassaemia is one of the most common inherited autosomal recessive disorders around the world. A considerable amount of literature has been published about the type of mutations and the prevalence of thalassaemia, but findings are often ...
Mina Ebrahimi, Javad Mohammadi-Asl, Fakher Rahim   +2 more
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Patient care: Unmet needs globally

Thalassemia Reports, 2018
Literature demonstrates that long survival and a good quality of life are achieved where the patients’ needs for holistic care are recognised and the appropriate services are offered. The once fatal diseases of childhood have become chronic conditions of
Michael Angastiniotis, Androulla Eleftheriou   +1 more
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1st Pan-Asian Conference on Haemoglobinopathies, 8-10 February 2012 Bangkok - Thailand

Thalassemia Reports, 2012
This abstract book contains all abstracts presented to the 1st Pan-Asian Conference on Haemoglobinopathies, 8-10 February 2012 Bangkok - Thailand.
Thalassaemia international Federation, Thalassaemia Foundation of Thailand and Mahidol University
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