Optimized serum ferritin prediction of iron overload in transfusion-dependent thalassemia: likelihood ratio and age-adjustment approach
BACKGROUND: Early detection of iron overload in transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) patients is critical to prevent complications and improve survival. OBJECTIVES: Evaluate the utility of serum ferritin (SF) in the prediction of hepatic and myocardial iron overload (HIO and MIO) compared to T2*-...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
2023-03-01
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Series: | Annals of Saudi Medicine |
Online Access: | http://www.annsaudimed.net/doi/10.5144/0256-4947.2023.90 |