β-Thalassemia
D Rund, E Rachmilewitz - New England Journal of Medicine, 2005 - Mass Medical Soc
D Rund, E Rachmilewitz
New England Journal of Medicine, 2005•Mass Medical Socβ-Thalassemia, which is caused by a decrease in the production of β-globin chains, affects
multiple organs and is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. Lifelong care is
required, and the costs of proper treatment are substantial. This review discusses current
approaches to the management of β-thalassemia.
multiple organs and is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. Lifelong care is
required, and the costs of proper treatment are substantial. This review discusses current
approaches to the management of β-thalassemia.
β-Thalassemia, which is caused by a decrease in the production of β-globin chains, affects multiple organs and is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. Lifelong care is required, and the costs of proper treatment are substantial. This review discusses current approaches to the management of β-thalassemia.
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