A cross-sectional study of metabolic and endocrine complications in beta-thalassemia major
<b>Background and Objectives: </b> Iron overload is a major problem in patients with beta-thalassemia major, and it has many structural and metabolic consequences. The aim of this study was evaluation of endocrine disturbances in patients with beta-thalassemia major who were older than 1...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
2008-01-01
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Series: | Annals of Saudi Medicine |
Online Access: | http://www.saudiannals.net/article.asp?issn=0256-4947;year=2008;volume=28;issue=5;spage=361;epage=366;aulast=Najafipour |