Thalassaemia may silently damage the heart, expert warns: Read on to knwo how excessive iron in the system can raise the risk of heart failure and arrhythmias.
Know the truth about thalassemia cure, treatment and prevention on World Thalassemia Day 2026. Experts bust common myths and explain key facts.
Expert explains whether people with thalassemia can have healthy children, the genetic risks involved, and how modern treatments and screening can help families.
Pre-pregnancy carrier screening helps couples detect inherited blood disorders like thalassemia early which enables to take informed decisions while reducing the risk of passing conditions to children.
Planning pregnancy? Know how genetic carrier screening helps Indian couples detect inherited disorders early, reduce risks, and make informed decisions before conception.
Are you struggling with recurrent miscarriages and severe anemia during pregnancy? A simple Thalassemia screening can help uncover the hidden cause don't ignore this silent threat that can destroy your pregnancy journey in minutes.
Thalassemia, a hereditary blood disorder, can be managed but not cured. Read on to know how you can avoid the pain that comes with this disease.
World Thalassemia Day: Thalassemia is diagnosed based on a complete blood count (CBC) report. According to a doctor, genetic mutation testing is required sometimes to know the type of thalassemia.
The prevalence of iron deficiency in pregnant women is among the highest in the world, which causes Thalassemia. It is crucial address the burden of this disease and providing the right treatment.
Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) is the first index to become abnormal in iron deficiency.
The common types of anemia in children include iron deficiency, sickle cell and aplastic anemia.
Like many other conditions, home healthcare has become a precious option for managing thalassemia patients requiring frequent medical attention.
On World Blood Donor Day 2023, experts highlight the need to ensure supply of safe and quality blood products to patients to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmissible infections.
Getting Married? Match Your Blood Type and Not Your Kundli (Horoscope).
Although there is no permanent cure to eliminate thalassemia, including some nutrients and supplements in diet can help manage it well, says expert.
The Vice President stressed that focus should be made on preventive measures to address the burden of thalassemia and sickle cell anemia in the country.
Thalassemia major patients are usually advised to avoid iron-rich foods. Read on to know why.
Fortified rice distributed under the government-run food schemes may do more harm than good to those with blood disorders like sickle-cell anaemia and thalassemia, say experts.
Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that cannot be treated with medication. But stem cell therapy may be able to help. Know if stem cell therapy will work for the disease.
Thalassemia is not preventable it's not true. Here are some common myths and facts about this inherited blood disorder.
Be part of the International Thalassaemia Day 2022 and help transform the lives of millions of people suffering from this disease.
Thalassemia: Due to frequent blood transfusions, there can be more amount of iron in the blood leading to various life-threatening diseases. A cure of thalassemia can also increase the risk of recurrent infections. It can also lead to bone deformities.
In Phase 3 clinical trial, more than 90 per cent of patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemia no longer needed monthly blood transfusions years after receiving the gene therapy.
On International Day of Disabled Persons, TheHealthSite spoke to Dr. Sunil Bhat, Director and Clinical Lead, Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplantation, Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Narayana Health City, to discuss the condition and understand the ways one can manage it.
Thalassaemia may silently damage the heart, expert warns: Read on to knwo how excessive iron in the system can raise the risk of heart failure and arrhythmias.
Know the truth about thalassemia cure, treatment and prevention on World Thalassemia Day 2026. Experts bust common myths and explain key facts.
Expert explains whether people with thalassemia can have healthy children, the genetic risks involved, and how modern treatments and screening can help families.
Pre-pregnancy carrier screening helps couples detect inherited blood disorders like thalassemia early which enables to take informed decisions while reducing the risk of passing conditions to children.
Planning pregnancy? Know how genetic carrier screening helps Indian couples detect inherited disorders early, reduce risks, and make informed decisions before conception.
Are you struggling with recurrent miscarriages and severe anemia during pregnancy? A simple Thalassemia screening can help uncover the hidden cause don't ignore this silent threat that can destroy your pregnancy journey in minutes.
Thalassemia, a hereditary blood disorder, can be managed but not cured. Read on to know how you can avoid the pain that comes with this disease.
World Thalassemia Day: Thalassemia is diagnosed based on a complete blood count (CBC) report. According to a doctor, genetic mutation testing is required sometimes to know the type of thalassemia.
The prevalence of iron deficiency in pregnant women is among the highest in the world, which causes Thalassemia. It is crucial address the burden of this disease and providing the right treatment.
Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) is the first index to become abnormal in iron deficiency.
Like many other conditions, home healthcare has become a precious option for managing thalassemia patients requiring frequent medical attention.
On World Blood Donor Day 2023, experts highlight the need to ensure supply of safe and quality blood products to patients to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmissible infections.
Getting Married? Match Your Blood Type and Not Your Kundli (Horoscope).
Although there is no permanent cure to eliminate thalassemia, including some nutrients and supplements in diet can help manage it well, says expert.
The Vice President stressed that focus should be made on preventive measures to address the burden of thalassemia and sickle cell anemia in the country.
Fortified rice distributed under the government-run food schemes may do more harm than good to those with blood disorders like sickle-cell anaemia and thalassemia, say experts.
Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that cannot be treated with medication. But stem cell therapy may be able to help. Know if stem cell therapy will work for the disease.
Thalassemia is not preventable it's not true. Here are some common myths and facts about this inherited blood disorder.
Be part of the International Thalassaemia Day 2022 and help transform the lives of millions of people suffering from this disease.
In Phase 3 clinical trial, more than 90 per cent of patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemia no longer needed monthly blood transfusions years after receiving the gene therapy.
On International Day of Disabled Persons, TheHealthSite spoke to Dr. Sunil Bhat, Director and Clinical Lead, Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplantation, Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Narayana Health City, to discuss the condition and understand the ways one can manage it.
Genetic conditions occur when there is a mutation in one or multiple genes. Read on to know about some of the common genetic blood disorders.
World Thalassemia Day 2021: From helping infertile couples have babies, technology has evolved to assist Thalassemia patients with infertility. Here's what you need to know.
On World Thalassaemia Day, experts have advised people with thalassemia to get COVID-19 vaccines on priority basis as they are more vulnerable to the viral infection and its complications.
