Current trends in the management of beta thalassemia.

Dubey, A P; Parakh, A; Dublish, S

Dubey, A P; Parakh, A; Dublish, S.

Indian J Pediatr ; 2008 Jul; 75(7): 739-43

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-83179

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ABSTRACT

The management of Beta Thalassemia, the commonest form of hemolytic anemia in children, has changed significantly in the last few years. With the availability of better transfusion regimen, iron chelation therapy, proper management of complications and good supportive care, it is now possible for a thalassemic child to have a near normal life span with a good quality of life.

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Adaptation, Psychological; Bacterial Infections/epidemiology; Blood Transfusion/adverse effects; Cardiovascular Diseases/epidemiology; Chelation Therapy; Child; Comorbidity; Diabetes Mellitus/epidemiology; Fertility; Growth Disorders/epidemiology; Humans; Hypoparathyroidism/epidemiology; Hypothyroidism/epidemiology; Iron Overload/epidemiology; beta-Thalassemia/epidemiology

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Bacterial Infections / Blood Transfusion / Humans / Adaptation, Psychological / Cardiovascular Diseases / Chelation Therapy / Comorbidity / Child / Beta-Thalassemia / Iron Overload Language: English Journal: Indian J Pediatr Year: 2008 Type: Article

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