Introduction : the thalassaemias : overview -- Genetic basis and pathophysiology -- Blood transfusion therapy in [beta]-thalassaemia major -- Splenectomy in thalassaemia major -- Iron overload -- The management of cardiac complications of thalassaemia major -- Endocrine complications in thalassaemia major -- Infections in thalassaemia -- Bone marrow transplantation -- Psycho-social support of thalassaemia -- Thalassaemia intermedia -- [beta]-thalassaemia/HbE -- Alternative approaches for thalassaemia tratment -- General health care and lifestyle in thalassaemia.
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"April 2000."
Bibliography (note)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 99-105) and index.