Comparative analysis of deferasirox and deferiprone iron chelator on the growth pattern of Bengali β-thalassemia major children of West Bengal, India

Background: Ineffective erythropoiesis and excessive red blood cell transfusions are the major source of iron overload in case of thalassemia major patients. It is mainly accountable for the growth retardation, morbidity, and mortality in patients with beta thalassemia major. The availability of eff...

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Main Authors: Isita Tripathy, Amrita Panja, Rajarshi Basu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara 2022-09-01
Series:Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/44491