The book of Thalassemia International Federation’s guidelines on the management of transfusion dependant thalassemia is an essential resource for anyone involved in care giving for patients suffering from thalassemia. The latest edition has been released recently and is available for viewing and download from TIF’s website at http://www.thalassaemia.org.cy.
The latest edition covers in greater detail the use of oral chelators, the recent advancements in the management of thalassemia and also chapters on Bone Marrow Transplant, Gene Therapy and alternative treatment strategies. The international guidelines is the benchmark which must be used as a base to draw up center specific guidelines which match the local needs and the go inline with the locally available resources.
So, it’s time for one and all involved in thalassemia care and management to check of they are updated.
All the best.