Evaluation of osteopathy in thalassemia by bone mineral densitometry and biochemical indices.

Objective: To evaluate osteopathy in thalassemia by bone mineral densitometry (BMD) and biochemical indices.

Methods: Prospective review analysis with no follow up from 2006 to 2007 of 42 regularly transfused thalassemics aged 10-25 years (27 boys, 15 girls) was done. Anthropometry, pubertal stage and symptomatology were noted.

L-carnitine in beta thalassemia.

This study was conducted to determine L-carnitine levels in regularly transfused and chelated beta thalassemia patients (n=40; mean age, 17.5+/-5.0 years).