Daniel Pereira Monteiro: Why Is Beta Thalassaemia Major so Severe?
Daniel Pereira Monteiro, Founder and Education Lead of Haemopaedia, Screening Professional Scientific Advisor at NHS England, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“We know that beta thalassaemia major is a severe condition… but do you know why?
Let’s test your haemoglobinopathy interpretation skills
Would you like to know:
- What is beta thalassaemia major?
- What causes it?
- What happens physiologically to try to compensate?
- How would you spot it in the laboratory?
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