The Non-adherence to iron chelation therapy (ICT) among transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) patients in Pakistan

Madam, Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder caused by ineffective erythropoiesis. Worldwide, it is among the most common genetic disorders. In Pakistan, around 5000 babies are born with this deadly disease every year.¹ Besides stem cell transplant the regular blood transfusion is the only...

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Main Authors: Fariha Arif, Zunaira Qazi, Amna Maqsood
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pakistan Medical Association 2023-08-01
Series:Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Online Access:https://ojs.jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/8369