Department of Pathology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College & Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Short Communication
Delaying Blood Transfusion in Thalassemic Children with Supplementation of Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Protein: A Novel Strategy
Author(s): Amol Kumar*, Ansh Chaudhary and Bhupendra Chaudhary
Background: Thalassemia is an inherited genetic hemoglobin disorder wherein, afflicted child is born when both parents are carriers for defective alpha or beta hemoglobin
gene. The thalassemias are the most common genetic disorder on a worldwide basis. The requirement of frequent blood transfusions in these patients pose a substantial
burden on the health care system.
Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted across 6 months (July 2018-December 2018) in a tertiary care hospital, Pune. The present study included 30
registered patient and their past 6 months record of blood transfusion (esp frequency), previous hemoglobin levels, height and weight. All these parameters were compared
6 months after supplementation with omega 3 fatty acids and proteins.
Results: 16 of 28 patient showed that the a.. Read More»
DOI:
10.37421/2795-6172.2021.5.127
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