Approaches to management of beta-thalassemia intermedia

Thalassemia intermedia is a genetically diverse group of diseases that is the result of an imbalance in the production of the alpha and beta chains with ensuing chronic hemolysis, ineffective erythropoiesis, and iron overload.Resulting complications include bone changes, hypercoagulability, and end-...

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Main Authors: Joseph E. Maakaron, Ali T. Taher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-03-01
Series:Thalassemia Reports
Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/thal/article/view/1480