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Adrenal insufficiency in non-transfusion-dependent α-thalassemia.

Nipapan JoradolVichit SupornsilchaiSomlak TongmeeseeBenjamas TanyongYodkwan AphikulchatkitDarintr Sosothikul
Published in: Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society (2017)
The prevalence of biochemical AI in α-thalassemia patients was similar to rates previously reported for NTD β-thalassemia. Annual screening for AI in α-thalassemia patients is recommended, and glucocorticoid replacement should be considered in NTD α-thalassemia patients with AI during critical illness.
Keyphrases
  • end stage renal disease
  • sickle cell disease
  • chronic kidney disease
  • ejection fraction
  • newly diagnosed
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • prognostic factors
  • patient reported