Thalassemia, a group of inherited blood disorders characterized by reduced or abnormal hemoglobin production, continues to ...

Alpha-thalassemia: Everyone has four alpha globin ... A simple, low-cost blood test known as Haemoglobin Electrophoresis can determine whether a person is a carrier of the thalassemia gene.

It can be categorised as alpha and beta thalassaemia ... in the bones caused by untreated severe thalassaemia. HPLC or Hb electrophoresis are tests that help identify the thalassaemia carrier ...

The most common types are alpha-thalassemia and beta-thalassemia, both of which result in microcytic anaemia and can vary in severity. Initial testing includes a complete blood count (CBC) and either ...

This can cause anaemia, which leads to tiredness, weakness, and in serious cases, problems with organs.There are two main types of thalassemia: alpha and beta. The more serious form, called beta ...

adviser to BTPWA and head of the Department of Hematology and Oncology at the Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute emphasized that the most effective strategy to prevent thalassemia is identifying ...

Two main types of thalassemia exist, alpha and beta, depending on which part of the hemoglobin molecule is affected. Each condition further classified as mild, intermediate, or severe. Many infants ...

KOLKATA: On the eve of International Thalassemia Day, Kolkata witnessed a unique awareness campaign where Bengal’s most beloved detective, Feluda, along with his trusted companions Topse and ...

Thalassemia is passed down from parents to children. This means if one or both parents carry the gene, their child may be affected. Some children may only have a mild form, while others can have a ...

EXTON, PA, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Despite the promise of new curative strategies for beta thalassemia, such as Casgevy (Vertex) and Zynteglo (bluebird bio), most transfusion-dependent ...