Therapy (Thalassemia)
"Erythrocytapheresis to Lower Iron Loading in Thalassemia."
Published in Blood Weekly, April 26th, 1999
Grant Number: 1R01HL61185-01. Grant Expires: July 31, 2003. Principle Investigator: Alan R. Cohen. Performing Organization: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th St. and Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104. Description: "Transfusion therapy, the cornerstone of the treatment of thalassemia major, dramatically improves the quality and length of life of affected patients. However, iron overload is an inevitable, life-threatening complication of long-term administration of red cells. Iron chelation therapy with deferoxamine removes excessive iron, but the need for parenteral administration of the chelator, drug-related side...
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Source: Blood Weekly (1999-04-26)
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