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Distribution of thalassemias and associated hemoglobinopathies identified by prenatal diagnosis in Taiwan.
Blood cells, molecules & diseases - 1 Oct 2013
Peng Ching-Tien, Liu Su-Ching, Peng Yi-Chin, Lin Tsai-Hsiu, Wang Shiow-Jain, Le Ching-Yi, Shih Mu-Chin, Tien Ni, Lu Jang-Jih, Lin Chien-Yu
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BACKGROUND: Hemoglobin (Hb) gene disorders are common hereditary disorders in Taiwan, and α- and β-thalassemias are among the well-known Hb disorders here. Our study provides a primary reference for designing a locally relevant antenatal diagnostic test to control the spread of thalassemia. METHODS: Between 1998 and 2011, prenatal diagnoses for identifying thalassemia and hemoglobinopathies were performed on 1240...
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