TIF News
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COVID-19 and Thalassaemia: A Position Statement of the Thalassaemia International Federation
Many patients with haemoglobinopathies, including thalassaemia and sickle cell disease, are at increased risk of developing severe complications from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19). Although epidemiologic evidence concerning the novel…
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TIF Postpones its International Conference on Thalassaemia to 2021
Being mindful of the COVID-19 situation and wanting to ensure participants’ safety, TIF has taken the decision to postpone its long-awaited ’15th International Conference on Thalassaemia & other Haemoglobinopathies‘ & the ’17th TIF…
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TIF Position Statement on the Use of DEHP Plasticisers in Medical Devices
The safety concerns linked to the use of DEHP plasticizers, a manufactured chemical common in blood bags and PVC intravenous fluid sets, has been explored – and even questioned –…
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Thalassaemia Prior and Consequent to COVID-19 Pandemic: The Perspective of Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF)
Patients with haemoglobin disorders, particularly β-thalassaemia or sickle cell disease (SCD) or combined forms, on account of their underlying disease pathology and associated (iron load mainly in the case of…
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TIF Launches Online Petition to Promote ”Equitable Access to Safe and Adequate Blood”
A few days before the celebration of the World Blood Donor Day 2020, TIF has launched an online petition, co-signed by the European Blood Alliance (EBA), to promote ”Equitable Access…
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TIF Issues Position Statement in Honour of the World Blood Donor Day 2020
There is one thing that definitely makes us heroes: giving blood. It is a life-saving gesture that any of us in good health should very seriously consider making. Every couple…
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JUST LANDED: The ”Prevention of Inherited Diseases – The Example of β-Thalassaemi” Educational Brochure by TIF
Prevention is the only measure that can drastically reduce the incidencies of severe haemoglobin disorders, such as β-thalassaemia. It is also what allowed countries like Greece, Italy and Cyprus to go from…
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”Why I decided to increase awareness about thalassaemia in Singapore”: The story of Jensen Chan
”I was shocked at the huge discrepancy between how common thalassaemia is and how few people actually know about it.” Jensen Chan, a University student from Singapore, explains how his…
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