Prevalence of iron overload complications among patients with β-thalassemia major treated at Dubai Thalassemia Centre

摘要

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVESAuthors and team members of the Dubai Thalassemia Centre obtained data on the prevalence of iron overload complications among patients with β-thalassemia major (β-TM) and compared it to international data to improve patient care and evaluate the effectiveness of earlier used treatment modalities. The information obtained is also expected to be useful in genetic counseling.