Conventional treatment of thalassemia, namely regular blood transfusion and iron chelation,
improves perspectives and quality of life; however, successful treatment leads to more time …

Numerous problematic disorders such as vitamin D (Vit-D) deficiency subsequent to large
iron loading can be developed in patients with β-thalassemia. The study aimed to estimate …

Background: The natural history of the glycometabolic state in transfusion-dependent β-
thalassemia (TDT) patients is characterized by a deterioration of glucose tolerance over …

Buku ini mengulas tentang status gizi dan bahaya yang ditimbulkan akibat kelebihan atau
kekurangan gizi, sehingga dapat merubah perilaku gizi masyarakat ke arah perilaku gizi …

Beta‐Thalassemia–associated osteoporosis is a multifactorial and complex condition.
Different acquired and genetic factors are involved in its pathogenesis. These factors …

Background Multiple observational studies have reported high prevalence of fracture in
patients with thalassemia. However, most of these studies have included limited number of …

Vitamin D is critical for calcium, phosphate homeostasis and for mineralization of the
skeleton, especially during periods of rapid growth. Vitamin D Deficiency leads to rickets (in …

The endocrinological complications in β-thalassemia major patients do affect the life quality
to a large extend. In this study, the endocrinological complications of 47 β-thalassemia …

Background Low bone mineral density (BMD) is a characteristic feature of Beta thalassemia
major (βTM) patients. Vitamin D is important for bone mineralization. Vitamin D receptors …

Due to the recent alarming increase in the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in
thalassemias, the present report reviews briefly the frequency, the major risk factors, and the …