Catherine Skari

Pneumococcal Infections in Children with Sickle Cell Disease Before and After Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines

Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) are at increased risk of invasive pneumococcal infections (IPD). Over 25 years the Georgia…

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POSITION PAPER | Strengthening the Resilience of EU Health Systems

Thalassaemia is more than just a rare condition in Europe; it is a pressing issue that requires prompt action. With…

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THAL PALS PODCAST | New Episode on TIF’s NTDT Guidelines Out Now

Dr. Κevin Kuo, MD, MSc, Clinician Investigator, and Μrs. Laurice Levine, Thalassaemia Patient Advocate, talk to TIF’s Executive Director, Dr…

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Imatinib’s Impact on Reducing Painful Episodes in Sickle Cell Disease

Currently, hydroxyurea (HU) is the only FDA-approved drug highly recommended for treating sickle cell anemia. However, its efficiency varies among…

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Impact of Imatinib on Reducing the Painful Crisis in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

Introduction: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a common hemoglobinopathy worldwide that causes painful crises and hospitalization of patients. These attacks decrease survival and cause…

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Health-Related Quality-of-Life Profile of Pediatric Patients with β-Thalassemia after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Matched hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a feasible and curative treatment in pediatric patients with beta thalassemia major (β-TM).…

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Modelling the Public Health Impact of Voxelotor in the Management of Sickle Cell Disease in France

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder in which sickle hemoglobin (HbS) polymerizes, leading to red blood cell…

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The Danish National Haemoglobinopathy Screening Programme: Report From 16 Years of Screening in a Low-prevalence, Non-endemic Region

The Danish national haemoglobinopathy screening programme seeks to determine parental haemoglobinopathy carrier state antenatally. In this retrospective register based study,…

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Analysis of the Pregnancy Status and Outcomes of Pregnant Women with α-Thalassemia: A Retrospective Clinical Study

Background: The prevalence of α-thalassemia is high in Guangxi, and its co-occurrence with pregnancy may impede maternal system functions, with…

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WEBINAR | Official Launch of TIF’s Nutrition Guidelines in Thalassaemia and PKD

This essential guide has been eagerly awaited by healthcare professionals and patients alike, and we are pleased to invite you…

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