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First Point-of-Care Diagnostic Test for Beta-Thalassemia

2022-06-23 hematology Title + abstract only
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Hemoglobin (Hb) disorders are among the most common monogenic diseases affecting nearly 7% of the worlds population. Among various Hb disorders, approximately 1.5% of the world population carry {beta}-thalassemia ({beta}-Thal), affecting 40,000 newborns every year. Early screening and timely diagnosis are essential in {beta}-thalassemia patients for prevention and management of later clinical complications. However, in Africa to Southern Europe, Middle East, and Southeast Asia, where {beta}-thal...

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