Background: Thalassemia is one of the most common hereditary disorders and Beta-
thalassemia major is its severe form. The present study is concerned with the analysis of …

Thalassemia is the name of a group of genetic, inherited disorders of the blood. More
specifically, it is a disorder of the hemoglobin molecule inside the red blood cells. According …

Thalassemia is one of the most common monogenic disorders that affect synthesis of globin
chain in the patients. The disease is more prevalent in Mediterranean countries and …

Objectives In Gaza Strip, Palestine, β-thalassemia is a major public health problem where
more than 300 β-thalassemia major (βTM) patients are currently being managed at …

Thalassemia is the most common genetic disorder worldwide1. The striking increase in
survival of these patients over the past decade has focused attention on abnormal endocrine …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Iron overload is a major problem in patients with beta-
thalassemia major, and it has many structural and metabolic consequences. The aim of this …

First, a special gratitude and thanks are due to “Allah” for his entire blessing during the
pursuit of my academic career goals. I would like to express my deepest appreciation and …

Objectives. Skeletal complications in β‐homozygous thalassemic patients are uncommon
but often debilitating, even amongst children and adolescent patients with well maintained …

Background Thyroid dysfunction is a known complication of transfusion-dependent β-
thalassemia. However, information on its frequency and risk factors among Egyptian …

Background: Thalassemia is the most common hereditary anemia and beta thalassemia
major is its most severe form. Endocrine abnormalities in thalassemia major are common …