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Why Thalassemia Requires A Shift From Treatment To Prevention In India
India carries one of the world's largest thalassemia burdens, with nearly 35 to 45 million carriers of the beta thalassemia trait spread across the country.
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First Oral Pill For Adults With Thalassemia Anaemia Gets Approval, Experts Hail It As Game Changer
The US Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) approval of the first-ever oral pill for anaemia in adults with thalassemia marks a historic milestone and can be a game changer in the management of the genetic blood disorder, said
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Madhya Pradesh Hospital Under Probe As 4 Children With Thalassemia Test HIV Positive
Four children, suffering from thalassemia, have tested HIV positive after receiving blood transfusions at the District Hospital blood bank in Madhya Pradesh's Satna.
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5 Children Test HIV-Positive After Blood Transfusion In Jharkhand
Four more children suffering from thalassemia were detected HIV-positive in Jharkhand's Chaibasa town on Saturday during an investigation by a five-member medical team from Ranchi, taking the total number of affected minors to five.
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Is Jaundice Life-Threatening Or Life-Saving? Watch For These Signs Of An Underlying Disease
Is jaundice fundamentally life-threatening, or can it have life-saving possibilities? Let's explore both sides of the debate and the vital signs to watch for.
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Thalassemia: Common Myths Around This Blood Disorder Busted
People with thalassemia produce less healthy haemoglobin proteins and their bone marrow produces fewer healthy red blood cells. Here are some common myths around thalassemia you should stop believing.
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International Thalassemia Day 2021: Taking Care Of Thalassemia Patients During These Challenging Times
World Thalassemia Day is observed on 8th May each year. This day tries to create awareness about this blood disorder. Read here as expert explains the challenges faced by Thalassemia patients during the pandemic.
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When A Bone Marrow Donor Met His 4-Year-Old Recipient For The First Time
Vihaan is a bright and active 4-year-old boy. He is a thalassemia survivor. And just over a year ago, he desperately needed a bone marrow transplant.
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World Thalassemia Day 2023: Understanding The Different Types Of Thalassemia
World Thalassemia Day: Thalassemia can be prevented. If you are a carrier, talk to your doctor before planning pregnancy. Here's everything you wanted to know about thalassemia and if you are at risk of it.
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World Thalassemia Day: 10 Things Parents Of Thalassemic Children Must Know
World Thalassemia Day 2018: Thalassemia minor becomes problematic only when two thalassemia minor people decide to get married and plan pregnancy.
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World Thalassemia Day: Top 5 Nutrient-Dense Foods You Must Include In Your Diet
Today marks World Thalassemia Day 2018, which is celebrated every year on 8th May. It is of utmost importance to spread awareness about this disease and encourage its treatment
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World Thalassemia Day: Foods To Eat And Avoid
World Thalassemia Day 2018: Thalassemia patients should avoid foods that increase iron absorption in the body. They can have foods rich in calcium and Vitamin E.
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World Thalassemia Day: Symptoms, Causes And Treatment For Thalassemia
World Thalassemia Day 2018: Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder which is characterised by abnormal formation of haemoglobin in the body.
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7-YO Kid Suffering From Thalassemia Gets A New Lease Of Life
Y. Sarvesh, a 7 year old kid who was waging a losing battle against thalassemia gets a new lease of life when he found a stem cell donor match for himself. Read on to know more about this.
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Experts On What Prevents New Cases Of Thalassemia
New Delhi: Encouraging blood donation and spreading awareness about prenatal diagnosis is necessary to prevent newer cases of thalassemia, say experts. Thalassemia refers to a spectrum of genetic blood disorders, which involves the absence of or errors in genes responsible for production of haemoglobin — a protein present in the red blood cells ...
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Why Thalassemia Requires A Shift From Treatment To Prevention In India
India carries one of the world's largest thalassemia burdens, with nearly 35 to 45 million carriers of the beta thalassemia trait spread across the country.
-
First Oral Pill For Adults With Thalassemia Anaemia Gets Approval, Experts Hail It As Game Changer
The US Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) approval of the first-ever oral pill for anaemia in adults with thalassemia marks a historic milestone and can be a game changer in the management of the genetic blood disorder, said
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Madhya Pradesh Hospital Under Probe As 4 Children With Thalassemia Test HIV Positive
Four children, suffering from thalassemia, have tested HIV positive after receiving blood transfusions at the District Hospital blood bank in Madhya Pradesh's Satna.
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5 Children Test HIV-Positive After Blood Transfusion In Jharkhand
Four more children suffering from thalassemia were detected HIV-positive in Jharkhand's Chaibasa town on Saturday during an investigation by a five-member medical team from Ranchi, taking the total number of affected minors to five.
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Is Jaundice Life-Threatening Or Life-Saving? Watch For These Signs Of An Underlying Disease
Is jaundice fundamentally life-threatening, or can it have life-saving possibilities? Let's explore both sides of the debate and the vital signs to watch for.
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Thalassemia: Common Myths Around This Blood Disorder Busted
People with thalassemia produce less healthy haemoglobin proteins and their bone marrow produces fewer healthy red blood cells. Here are some common myths around thalassemia you should stop believing.
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International Thalassemia Day 2021: Taking Care Of Thalassemia Patients During These Challenging Times
World Thalassemia Day is observed on 8th May each year. This day tries to create awareness about this blood disorder. Read here as expert explains the challenges faced by Thalassemia patients during the pandemic.
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When A Bone Marrow Donor Met His 4-Year-Old Recipient For The First Time
Vihaan is a bright and active 4-year-old boy. He is a thalassemia survivor. And just over a year ago, he desperately needed a bone marrow transplant.
-
World Thalassemia Day 2023: Understanding The Different Types Of Thalassemia
World Thalassemia Day: Thalassemia can be prevented. If you are a carrier, talk to your doctor before planning pregnancy. Here's everything you wanted to know about thalassemia and if you are at risk of it.
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World Thalassemia Day: 10 Things Parents Of Thalassemic Children Must Know
World Thalassemia Day 2018: Thalassemia minor becomes problematic only when two thalassemia minor people decide to get married and plan pregnancy.
-
World Thalassemia Day: Top 5 Nutrient-Dense Foods You Must Include In Your Diet
Today marks World Thalassemia Day 2018, which is celebrated every year on 8th May. It is of utmost importance to spread awareness about this disease and encourage its treatment
-
World Thalassemia Day: Foods To Eat And Avoid
World Thalassemia Day 2018: Thalassemia patients should avoid foods that increase iron absorption in the body. They can have foods rich in calcium and Vitamin E.
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World Thalassemia Day: Symptoms, Causes And Treatment For Thalassemia
World Thalassemia Day 2018: Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder which is characterised by abnormal formation of haemoglobin in the body.
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7-YO Kid Suffering From Thalassemia Gets A New Lease Of Life
Y. Sarvesh, a 7 year old kid who was waging a losing battle against thalassemia gets a new lease of life when he found a stem cell donor match for himself. Read on to know more about this.
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Experts On What Prevents New Cases Of Thalassemia
New Delhi: Encouraging blood donation and spreading awareness about prenatal diagnosis is necessary to prevent newer cases of thalassemia, say experts. Thalassemia refers to a spectrum of genetic blood disorders, which involves the absence of or errors in genes responsible for production of haemoglobin — a protein present in the red blood cells ...
