Challenges of Iron Chelation in Thalassemic Children

Thalassemia treatment still relies on supportive care, mainly including blood transfusion and iron chelation therapy. Iron chelation is considered the main factor responsible for the marked improvement in survival rates of thalassemic patients. Hemosiderosis may be prevented if appropriate chelation...

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Main Authors: Alkistis Adramerina, Marina Economou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Thalassemia Reports
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4365/14/1/1