Variability in State-Based Recommendations for Management of Alpha Thalassemia Trait and Silent Carrier Detected on the Newborn Screen - 26/03/18
Doi : 10.1016/j.jpeds.2017.11.048
Benjamin N. Fogel, MD, MPH * 
, Hong Loan T. Nguyen, MD, Gayle Smink, MD, MPH, Deepa L. Sekhar, MD, MsC
, Hong Loan T. Nguyen, MD, Gayle Smink, MD, MPH, Deepa L. Sekhar, MD, MsC Pediatrics, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
*Reprint requests: Benjamin N. Fogel, MD, MPH, 500 University Dr, HS83 Hershey, PA 17033.500 University DrHS83HersheyPA17033
Abstract |
We conducted an inventory of state-based recommendations for follow-up of alpha thalassemia silent carrier and trait identified on newborn screen. We found wide variability in the nature and timing of these recommendations. We recommend a standardized recommendation to guide pediatricians in evidenced-based care for this population.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Keywords : genetic screening, hemoglobin Bart's, hemoglobinopathy
Abbreviations : CBC, Hb H, NBS
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| The authors declare no conflicts of interest. |
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