Genetic Epidemiology of Beta-Thalassemia in the Maldives: 23 years of a Beta-Thalassemia Screening Program.

This study is expected to improve genetic counseling, creating awareness, enhance premarital screening, and customize the prevention and treatment strategies based on the needs of each atoll.
PMID: 32165295 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Gene - March 8, 2020 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Mustafa I, Firdous N, Shebl FM, Shi Z, Saeed M, Zahir Z, Zayed H Tags: Gene Source Type: research