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The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Advances in therapy have extended the life expectancy of patients with thalassemia to near that of the general population; complications such as endocrine disorders and osteoporosis remain prevalent. This study aimed to identify endocrine complications, factors associated with endocrine complications, and changes in bone mineral density (BMD ...
Cheng‐Ying Hsu +7 more
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Plastic bronchitis in beta thalassemia minor
, 2013 Plastic bronchitis is a rare pulmonary disorder associated with various conditions like cystic fibrosis, asthma, pulmonary infection and characterized by formation and expectoration of cast which assumes the shape of the bronchial tree.
Sneha Tirpude +2 more
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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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The levels of nitric oxide in beta-thalassemia minor
Turkish Journal of Hematology, 2008 OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between NO (nitric oxide) and beta-thalassemia minor. METHODS: A total of 60 patients with beta-thalassemia minor (30 M, 30 F) were included in the study. The control group consisted of
Yalçın Başaran +3 more
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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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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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Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2017 A representative sample of a thousand volunteer university students was screened for evidence of thalassemia minor.Complete blood counts using automated blood cell analysers and blood smears were examined.
Abdulkadir A. Alnakshabandi +1 more
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Non‐Invasive Prenatal Diagnosis of Haemoglobinopathies: From Concept to Clinical Reality
Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Haemoglobinopathies are the most prevalent monogenic disorders worldwide, contributing significantly to childhood morbidity and mortality. Preventive strategies, including carrier screening and prenatal diagnosis, have successfully reduced disease incidence in regions with established programmes.
Irene Leonidou +7 more
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Carrying a crisis: The risk of a painful sickle cell crisis during pregnancy
British Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.Commentary on: Auger et al. Sickle cell anaemia with and without crises: An observational study of pregnancy outcomes. Br J Haematol 2026 (Online ahead of print). doi: 10.1111/bjh.70837.
Bart J. Biemond
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Taiwan Journal of OphthalmologyAlthough many ocular pathologies have been reported in patients with thalassemia major, there is a limited number of studies on the ocular findings of patients with thalassemia minor.
Durgul Acan, Eyyup Karahan
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