Comparison of oral iron chelators in the management of transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia major based on serum ferritin and liver enzymes [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
Background Excess iron deriving from a chronic transfusion and dietary intake increases the risk for cardiac complications in β-thalassemia major patients. Deferiprone and deferasirox are commonly prescribed to thalassemic patients who are at risk of iron overload. This study aimed to compare the pe...
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| Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2023-12-01
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| Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/12-154/v2 |