C Soubrier, E Jean, B De Sainte Marie, I Agouti, J Seguier, V Lavoipierre, C Clapasson, N Iline, J Gonin, R Giorgi, N Schleinitz, I Thuret, C Badens, E Bernit
INTRODUCTION: The life expectancy of β-thalassemia patients has increased over the last 20 years. In this study, we evaluated the current health status and quality of life of these patients managed in a reference center in Marseille. METHODS: This is a single-center, descriptive study conducted between June and August 2019 in patients over 18 years of age with β-thalassemia major or intermedia. Clinical and paraclinical data were collected retrospectively and the SF-36 health survey questionnaire was proposed to each patient...
March 21, 2024: La Revue de Médecine Interne