Should sex differences be considered when applying mathematical indices and formulas for discriminating β- thalassemia minor from iron deficiency?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.plabm.2018.01.004
Abstract: Background β-thalassemia minor (BTM) and iron deficiency (ID) are common disorders characterized by microcytosis and/or hypochromasia, leading to a challenge in their discrimination during mass-screening programs especially in developing countries where resources are limited. It… read more here.
Keywords: indices formulas; males females; sex; mathematical indices ... See more keywords