Iron Status in Newly Diagnosed β-Thalassemia Major: High Rate of Iron Status due to Erythropoiesis Drive

Background. Iron overload in severe β-thalassemia is a serious complication that occurs during the course of the disease. Information about the iron status during initial illness with β-thalassemia major seemed to be limited. This study is aimed at analyzing iron status, serum hepcidin, and growth d...

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Main Authors: Susi Susanah, Lulu Eva Rakhmilla, Mohammad Ghozali, Jessica Oktavianus Trisaputra, Octawyana Moestopo, Yunia Sribudiani, Ponpon S. Idjradinata, Ani Melani Maskoen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5560319

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