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Elevated endogenous alveolar carbon monoxide concentration in patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemia and its relation to ineffective erythropoiesis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Blood transfusion is a principal treatment for thalassemia at present, but there is still an absence of effective examination to evaluate the efficacy of blood transfusion and judge the timing of blood transfusion. Carbon monoxide (CO) breath test is a non-invasive and rapid examination way that could dynamically monitor red blood cell destruction in patients with thalassemia. A total of 61 patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemia and 21 healthy controls were recruited in the study.

Source: Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.4084/mjhid.2025.047

Author: Yanni Xie

Institution: Chinese People's Liberation Army

Language: English

Topic: Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $647