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094CE: Thalassemia Essentials with Sujit Sheth

Blood Bank Guy Essentials Podcast

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Understanding Thalassemia and Hemoglobin Disorders

This chapter explores the development and structure of hemoglobin, with a focus on the transition from embryonic to adult forms. It compares thalassemia and sickle cell disease, highlighting their genetic causes and impacts on erythropoiesis. The discussion includes the global prevalence of thalassemia and its classification into different types, emphasizing the complexities of this genetic condition.

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