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Beta Thalassemia Major: Understanding the Severe Form of the Blood Disorder
Beta thalassemia major, also known as Cooley’s anemia, is a severe form of the inherited blood disorder thalassemia. It is caused by mutations in the HBB gene, which controls the production of the beta globin subunit of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body’s tissues. The condition leads to…
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Understanding Alpha Thalassemia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Alpha thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that affects the production of the alpha globin subunit of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body’s tissues. The condition is caused by mutations in the HBA1 and HBA2 genes and it is passed down from parents to their children through…
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Thalassemia: Understanding the Inherited Blood Disorder
Introduction Thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders that affect the production of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body’s tissues. The condition is characterized by the abnormal formation of hemoglobin, leading to the destruction of red blood cells and a shortage of oxygen in the body….