Whether you inherit alpha- or beta-thalassemia depends on which genes are affected. The number of affected genes can determine the subtype of alpha- or beta-thalassemia and the severity of your ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for mitapivat for the treatment of adults with non-transfusion-dependent (NTD) and ...

People with thalassemia trait usually don’t have any symptoms. In certain cases, like during pregnancy, thalassemia carriers may have symptoms of mild anemia, such as fatigue or headaches. Thalassemia ...

Thalassemia is an inherited disease that affects the blood. The genetic features are present from birth. Children with severe thalassemia will require regular blood transfusions. Thalassemia causes ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am Greek and have thalassemia minor. In general, my red blood cells are much smaller than typical ones, and my iron content is significantly low. Every time I see a different doctor ...