2026 June - 7 articles
Background: Left ventricular (LV) dysfunction remains the leading cause of mortality in transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia (TDßT), yet conventional echocardiography often fails to detect early myocardial impairment. This study aimed to comp...
Objectives: Patients with thalassemia major are at high risk of developing blood-borne infections, including toxoplasmosis, due to their dependence on frequent blood transfusions and underlying immune system disorders. This study was designed to inve...
Thalassemia is an inherited hemoglobin disorder caused by reduced or absent globin chain synthesis, with heterogeneous distribution worldwide and in Brazil. Back-ground/Objectives: This systematic review aimed to estimate the frequency of thalas-semi...
Background: Advances in medical genetics and prenatal diagnosis have improved the detection of fetal abnormalities during pregnancy. The findings may lead some couples to consider termination of pregnancy (TOP). This study aimed to explore parental p...
Objective: To determine plasma cystatin C concentrations, urine osmolality and their relationship with disease severity in beta-thalassemia patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 234 patients with beta-thalassemia, including equa...
Thalassemia is an inherited hemoglobin disorder characterized by chronic hemolytic anemia and substantial long-term healthcare needs. In β-thalassemia major, patients typically require regular red blood cell transfusions with iron chelation to p...
Background: This study investigated the clinical characteristics of consultands and examined their perceived personal control, satisfaction, and decision-making regarding genetic testing, as well as the factors influencing these outcomes, at a tertia...
