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TOPICS IN FOCUS SERIES | Guidelines for the Management of Thalassaemia Syndromes
Each booklet focuses on a specific aspect of the updated guidelines for transfusion-dependent thalassaemia (TDT), non-transfusion-dependent β-thalassaemia (NTDT), and α-thalassaemia, allowing physicians from various specialties to access critical, evidence-based recommendations…
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ANNUAL REPORT 2024 | A Year of Resilience and Progress
It is a privilege to present the Federation’s Annual Report for 2024, capturing a year defined by resilience, innovation, and progress in advancing TIF’s mission to improve the lives of…
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SICKLE CELL DISEASE | Inflammation during Menstrual Cycle May Trigger Pain Crises
SCD is a genetic disorder in which red blood cells can become abnormally shaped (“sickle”), leading to blockages in blood vessels, tissue damage, and intense pain known as vaso-occlusive events…
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SEVERE APLASTIC ANAEMIA | Stem Cell Transplant Opens New Possibilities
Severe aplastic anaemia is a rare but serious disorder in which the bone marrow fails to produce enough red and white blood cells or platelets. This results in fatigue, infections,…
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BOOSTING DONOR HEALTH | How Iron Speeds Post-Donation Recovery
The FORTE trial investigated the effects of oral iron supplementation in blood donors with ferritin levels of 30 µg/L or lower. Participants were randomly assigned to receive a placebo, 30…
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SICKLE CELL DISEASE | Limited Progress in Sickle Cell Disease Highlights Barriers to Treatment Access
According to the findings, there has been limited improvement in outcomes for SCD patients, in large part due to barriers in accessing first-line therapies such as hydroxyurea. Although several new…
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EMPOWERING NURSING PRACTICE IN HAEMOGLOBINOPATHIES | Discover the New TIF Guide
Nurses are the heart of haemoglobinopathy care. Their role spans far beyond routine tasks—encompassing complex clinical duties, patient advocacy, case management, emotional and psychosocial support, and education of both patients…
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YOUR RIGHTS, YOUR VOICE | The New Edition of TIF’s Essential Patient Guide is Here!
The Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) is delighted to announce the publication of the 2nd edition of its guide “Know Your Rights: A Guide for People Living with Thalassaemia and Sickle…
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ITD2025 OFFICIAL REPORT | Uniting Communities, Prioritising Patients
This year’s campaign, led by the Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) and its 242 member-organisations across 67 countries, was guided by the unifying theme “Together for Thalassaemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritizing…
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