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Review
. 2014 Nov 13;371(20):1908-16.
doi: 10.1056/NEJMra1404415.

The α-thalassemias

Frédéric B Piel, David J Weatherall
Free article
Review

The α-thalassemias

Frédéric B Piel et al. N Engl J Med. .
Free article

Abstract

More than 100 varieties of α-thalassemia have been identified. Their geographic distribution and the challenges associated with screening, diagnosis, and management suggest that α-thalassemias should have a higher priority on global public health agendas.

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