FOURTEEN-YEAR EXPERIENCE OF PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS OF THALASSEMIA IN IRAN
Authors: Hossein Najmabadi , Alireza Ghamari, Farhad Sahebjam, Roxana Kariminejad, Valeh Hadavi,Talayeh Khatibi, Ashraf Samavat, Elaheh Mehdipour, Bernadette Modell, Mohammand Hassan Kariminejad
Abstract
For 14 years, Iranian scientists have worked to develop a national thalassemia prevention program. Although
historically abortion was considered unacceptable […]
THE EFFECT OF CHORIONIC VILLUS SAMPLING ON FETAL HEART RATE
Author: Shahram Akhlaghpoor Taraneh Hosseinipoor
Novin Medical Radiation Institute, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Objective: Fetal heart rate (FHR) variation during chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a controversial topic. Limited
studies have been published on this subject. Our study intended to evaluate the effects of CVS on the […]
CHORIONIC VILLUS SAMPLING FOR BETA-THALASSEMIA: THE FIRST REPORT OF EXPERIENCE IN IRAN
Author: Shahram Akhlaghpoor Novin Medical Radiation Institute, Medical Imaging
Objectives Beta-thalassemia is one of the most common hereditary disorders in Iran. The prenatal diagnosis
of beta-thalassemia is part of a control program in our country and it began 13 years ago. During the past
8 […]
LESSONS FROM THALASSAEMIA SCREENING IN IRAN
ABORTION: AN ISLAMIC ETHICAL VIEW
Author: Kiarash Aramesh
Medical Ethics and History of Medicine Research Center, Medical Sciences/ University of Tehran, Iran;
ABSTRACT
The debate over abortion remains controversial as ever. This article offers an explanation of the main Islamic attitudes towards abortion and areas of need to change in […]
INITIAL APPROACH TO ANY PATIENT WITH THALASSAEMIA PRESENTING TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
History according to Thalassaemia diary & history of present illness
Physical examination- A lot of attention should be given to complaints by patients of respiratory difficulty, extreme weakness, persistent vomiting, palpitation & difficulty in breathing due to walking.
During examination, the following […]