Thalassaemia publication

Alpha Thalassaemia in the Maldives.
Prevention of thalassaemia and haemoglobinopathies in remote and isolated communities—The Maldives experience
Author: Firdous, Naila Source: Annals of Human Biology, Volume 32, Number 2, March–April 2005, pp. 131-137(7) Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd
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Read how Beta Thalassaemia is inherited

Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder. People who are affected by this illness are unable to make enough normal haemoglobin (Hb) in their red blood cells (RBCs).Haemoglobin is the part of the blood that carries oxygen to the cells of the body where it is used to release energy for the vital processes. All tissues of the body need oxygen. Hence without enough haemoglobin, and therefore reduced oxygen carrying power, tissues are starved of oxygen and energy, and cannot function properly.So how does someone get Thalassaemia? Read full article.

New URL for Dr Niyaf's supportGROUPS

I have moved the supportGROUP page to http://www.niyaf.com/supportGROUPS.htm. There have been minor changes to the appearance of the page but the overall content and feel of the site is unchanged.







The Thalassaemia supportGROUP URL is http://www.niyaf.com/supportGROUPS/thalgroup.htm.