Publications
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Management of Kidney Disease with Sickle Cell Disease
Abstract: Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood cell disorder in the United States. Vaso-occlusion and hemolysis are hallmark features of sickle cell disease that may lead to…
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Pregnancy and Childbirth in Women With Thalassemia: Past And Present
This is a multicenter retrospective study (26 Italian centers) supported by the Italian Society of Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathies (SITE) to assess how the advances of the last decades have affected…
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A Guide for the Haemoglobinopathy Nurse (2025)
Authors: Androulla Eleftheriou, BSc, MSc, PhD Michael Angastiniotis, MD, DCH Katia Pelides, BA, BSc, MSc, MEd
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Know Your Rights: A Guide for People Living with Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Disease (2025)
Authors: Androulla Eleftheriou, BSc, MSc, PhD Katia Pelides, BA, BSc, MSc, MEd
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The Impact of Various Types of Α-Thalassemia οn Perinatal Complications and Pregnancy Outcomes in Pregnant Women
Abstract This study aims to investigate the adverse effects of different types of α-thalassemia on pregnant women and their differences, so as to provide a reference for the prevention and…
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Transfusion Strategies in Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease SITE-SIMTI-SIdEM Good Practice
Abstract This document is the tool through which the knowledge developed by biomedical research is transferred to daily clinical practice. It does not offer standards of care to which one…
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Alloimmunization in β-Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease in Middle Eastern Countries: A Systemic Review
Abstract Sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia are important health problems in Middle Eastern countries. Transfusion is the cornerstone of the management in these disorders, and red blood cell alloimmunization is…
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Pregnancy, Delivery, and Neonatal Outcomes Among Women With Beta-Thalassemia Major: A Population-Based Study of a Large US Database
Abstract Purpose: We explored the effect of beta-thalassemia major on pregnancy and delivery outcomes in a non-endemic area, utilizing the USA population database. Methods: This is a retrospective study utilizing…
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Prevalence and Mortality Trends of Hemoglobinopathies in Italy: A Nationwide Study
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Newborn Screening for Sickle Cell Disease in Catalonia between 2015 and 2022: Epidemiology and Impact on Clinical Events
In 2015, Catalonia introduced sickle cell disease (SCD) screening in its newborn screening (NBS) program along with standard-of-care treatments like penicillin, hydroxyurea, and anti-pneumococcal vaccination. Few studies have assessed the…
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