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Cureus
November 2024
Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, USA.
Thalassemia and hemochromatosis are two distinct conditions that involve dysregulation of iron metabolism, though their origin, clinical presentations, and treatments differ. This case represents a patient with incidentally discovered microcytic anemia due to β-thalassemia trait and non- hemochromatosis. It discusses the potential synergistic effect of these two diseases on iron overload and highlights the need for further testing to determine hereditary versus secondary causes of hemochromatosis.
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November 2024
Infectious Diseases, Ziauddin University, Karachi, PAK.
Background Venous blood gas (VBG) investigation is a widespread option for arterial blood gas analysis because it is easier to draw and has a lower risk of complications during phlebotomy. This study aimed to establish reference intervals for the accurate analysis of VBG results as there is a lack of published data. Method Dr.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program
December 2024
Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR.
Research regarding the hematologic sequelae of estrogen and testosterone therapy for transgender people is an emerging area. While estrogen therapy has been widely studied in cisgender women, studies in transgender individuals are limited, revealing variable adverse effects influenced by the dose and formulation of estrogen used. Thrombotic risk factors in transgender and gender-diverse individuals are multifactorial, involving both modifiable and nonmodifiable factors.
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December 2024
Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University, Karaman, Turkey. Electronic address:
Introduction: This study aimed to compare the effects of vacutainers of three different animal characters on pain and fear in children during bloodletting.
Methods: This randomized controlled trial included 180 children between the ages of 4 and 7 years who required bloodletting for routine control. Children were randomized into two groups: experimental and control groups.
Int Emerg Nurs
November 2024
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT, United States.
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