Scientific Literature
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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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Management of Transfusion-Dependent β-Thalassemia (TDT): Expert Insights and Practical Overview from the Middle East
β-Thalassaemia is one of the most common monogenetic diseases worldwide, with a particularly high prevalence in the Middle East region. As such, we have developed long-standing experience with disease management…
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Challenges of Iron Chelation in Thalassemic Children
Thalassaemia treatment still relies on supportive care, mainly including blood transfusion and iron chelation therapy. Iron chelation is considered the main factor responsible for the marked improvement in survival rates…
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TIF Literature
A Scoring System for the Assessment of Quality of Care in the Management of Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia Angastiniotis M, Cannon L, Eleftheriou A. Hematology Reports. 2026; 18(4):46. Socio-economic disparities in clinical…
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Renal Findings in Patients with Thalassemia at Abdominal Ultrasound: Should We Still Talk about “Incidentalomas”? Results of a Long-Term Follow-Up
Abstract We retrospectively collected all ultrasound imaging data of our thalassemia patients over a period of 10 years with the aim of assessing the prevalence and the risk factors of…
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