hemoglobinopathies

Trying to work "hemoglobinopathies" (a type of genetic defect) into a conversation is an amusing way to kill an afternoon.

[Help] Most Recent Posts Kyou Rose 2010

In-utero hematopoietic stem cell transplantations are a promising approach for the treatment of selected congenital immunodeficiency disorders (i.e. severe combined immunodeficiencies, chronic granulomatous disease, hyperIgM syndrome and others) and hemoglobinopathies (i.e. sickle cell disease and thalassemia).

In Utero Stem Cell Transplantation 2010

Newborn screening programs to diagnose conditions like PKU, hemoglobinopathies, etc. on the basis of blood components and circulating metabolites have been carried out for several decades in many jurisdictions; while such screening could be expanded to include genetic tests for many more diseases, without effective treatment measures, this is of limited use.

The Human Genome Project Gannett, Lisa 2008

Although speculative, this situation would be similar to that proposed for hemoglobinopathies sickle cell and both �-thalassemia and �-thalassemia and G6PD deficiency. . .

Scientists' Responses Solicited James F. McGrath 2008

We assumed that the same mechanism that is involved in differentiation and maturation of the reticulocyte is also involved in the removal of "naturally occurring" mutant abnormal hemoglobins that are synthesized in different hemoglobinopathies, such as thalassemias and sickle cell anemia, and also in the destruction of the amino acid analogs

Aaron Ciechanover - Autobiography 2005

Other faculty interactions during the 1970's stimulated work on hemoglobinopathies (with Y.W. Kan) and on glucocorticoid action (with Gordon Tomkins and Keith Yamamoto).

Harold E. Varmus - Autobiography 1990

Jaundice can be the result of many diseases, for example, hemoglobinopathies, but probably the most common cause worldwide would be viral, including HBV infection.

Baruch S. Blumberg - Autobiography 1977

Sickle Cell Foundation to help them continue to give accurate information about sickle cell disease and related hemoglobinopathies, to provide testing and diagnostic services to interested persons, to counsel individuals with positive test results so they can make informed decisions about their lives and to provide supportive services for clients and their family members.

WSFA - Around Alabama 2010

In addition, children with asthma, hemoglobinopathies such as sickle-cell disease and a history of prematurity made up a larger proportion of all children hospitalized with H1N1 influenza than with seasonal flu.

PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010

In addition, the Beta-thalassemia program is used for presumptive identification of hemoglobins S, C and D and for screening for other hemoglobinopathies.

WN.com - Financial News 2010