Publications by authors named "Xing-Hui Nie"
Article Synopsis
- - The study focused on the carrier rate and genetic variations of α- and β-globin gene mutations in Hunan Province, recruiting nearly 26,000 individuals during premarital screenings across various regions.
- - Findings revealed a 7.1% overall thalassemia carrier rate, with α-thalassemia at 4.83% and β-thalassemia at 2.15%, and identified several new gene mutations previously unknown in China.
- - This research highlights the complexity of thalassemia in Hunan, aiming to improve genetic counseling and prevention strategies for severe thalassemia in the area.
[Epidemiological analysis of selected congenital limb malformations in Hengyang].
Sichuan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban
July 2013
Objective: To describe the epidemiological characteristics of selected congenital limb malformations (CLM) in newborns of Hengyang.
Methods: During the period of 2008-2010, cluster sampling survey was adopted to investigate the congenital limb malformations of neonates born to women resident in Hengyang, including Nanyue District, Zhuhui District, Changning City and Hengshan County. Each newborn was examined for the screening of CLM after birth.