Osteoporosis and derangement of calcium homeostasis are common complications of
thalassemia. Despite being an important process for bone and calcium metabolism, little is …

Objective. To determine the molecular characterization and disease‐associated
complications of beta‐thalassemia intermedia (β‐TI) patients in Sulaymaniyah province …

Regular blood transfusion is the mainstay of treatment in transfusion-dependent β-
thalassemia (TDT); however, transfusions culminate in an array of serious complications …

Thalassemia is a genetic disease caused by disruption of globin chain synthesis leading to
severe anemia and thus regular blood transfusion is necessary. However, there have been …

Background Ferritin has been recognized as a predictor of severity among Coronavirus-19
disease (COVID-19) patients. Studies have shown higher levels of ferritin in patients with …

Derangements in phosphate and calcium homeostasis are common in patients with beta-
thalassemia. Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) is among the main hormones regulating …

Background Beta-thalassemia major patients are at increased risk of complications
including endocrinopathies and bone disease due to iron overload. So, this study aimed to …

Background: Families of children with thalassemia may become exhausted due to the
frequent hospitalizations of the child for blood injections and because of spending a great …

Objectives To estimate serum zinc, copper, magnesium and antioxidant levels in children
with transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT). Methods Cross-sectional study, enrolling …

Bone disorders and disturbed calcium (Ca) homeostasis are common disorders in β-
thalassaemia major (β-TM). In the present study, two bone related markers are studied in β …