The country needs a national thalassemia prevention program involving population screening, genetic counseling, and prenatal testing Ahead of the World Thalassemia Day, a leading blood cancer and haematology expert in Bengaluru has called for urgent, large-scale action to reduce the heavy burden of thalassemia in India, which is one of the countries with the highest […]
Understanding Thalassemia: Causes, Treatment, and the Importance of Awareness
Dr. Anoop P, Sr. Consultant – Haematology, Haemato-Oncology, Paediatric Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Aster International Institute of Oncology, Aster RV Hospital Thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders characterized by abnormal hemoglobin production, leading to anemia and other complications. While significant progress has been made in understanding and managing thalassemia, creating awareness about […]