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View article: Glycated albumin as a diagnostic tool for diabetes mellitus in transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia patients
Glycated albumin as a diagnostic tool for diabetes mellitus in transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia patients Open
Introduction β-thalassemia is an inherited hemoglobinopathy which, in severe cases, requires lifelong transfusions, leading to iron overload and increases risk of metabolic complications, including diabetes mellitus. The standard glycemic …
View article: iFGF23 Plasma Levels in Transfusion-Dependent β-Thalassemia: Insights into Bone and Iron Metabolism
iFGF23 Plasma Levels in Transfusion-Dependent β-Thalassemia: Insights into Bone and Iron Metabolism Open
Background: FGF23 is a phosphate homeostasis regulator; the literature suggests a link between FGF23, iron homeostasis and erythropoiesis. Little is known about the FGF23 level variations in β-thalassemia (βT), which is characterized by in…
View article: Beta‐thalassaemia major: Prevalence, risk factors and clinical consequences of hypercalciuria
Beta‐thalassaemia major: Prevalence, risk factors and clinical consequences of hypercalciuria Open
Summary Regular transfusion and chelation therapy produces increased life expectancy in thalassaemic patients who may develop new complications. Since few data are available regarding hypercalciuria in β‐thalassaemia major (TM), the aim of…