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  1. β-Thalassemia intermedia is a clinical condition of intermediate gravity between β-thalassemia minor, the asymptomatic carrier, and β-thalassemia major, the transfusion-dependent severe anemia. It is characterized by a significant clinical polymorphism, which is attributable to its genetic heterogen ….

  2. The term “β-thalassemia intermedia” (TI) was first suggested to describe patients who had clinical manifestations that are too severe to be termed “β-thalassemia minor” yet too mild to be termed “β-thalassemia major” (TM) (Sturgeon et al. 1955). Patients with TI usually present to medical attention in later childhood or even ...

  3. Beta-thalassemia intermedia is a genetic (or “inherited”) blood disorder that is sometimes called Cooley’s or Mediterranean anemia or sometimes simply called thalassemia. Beta-thalassemia intermedia, the milder form of the disorder, reduces the body’s ability to produce “adult” hemoglobin and causes anemia.

  4. If you have beta thalassemia major or intermedia, living with the disorder may be challenging. Work with your healthcare provider to make a treatment plan that includes blood transfusions. Your plan may also include treatment to remove extra iron from your body (iron chelation therapy).

  5. May 1, 2023 · Homozygosity or compound heterozygosity for beta-thalassemia mutations cause a more severe spectrum of anemias called beta-thalassemia intermedia and beta-thalassemia major. These two are distinguished clinically by transfusion dependence.

  6. Jul 20, 2022 · Learn about beta thalassemia, an inherited blood disorder that affects hemoglobin production and causes anemia. Find out the types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for beta thalassemia intermedia and other forms.

  7. Jun 10, 2023 · Thalassemia intermedia is a moderate form of thalassemia that affects hemoglobin production and causes anemia. It may require blood transfusions, low-iron diet, and chelation therapy to prevent complications such as iron overload and osteoporosis.