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Other Names for Thalassemias
The various types of thalassemia have specific names related to the severity of the disorder. (For more information about the types of thalassemia, go to "What Causes Thalassemias?")
Alpha Thalassemias
Alpha thalassemia silent carrier
Alpha thalassemia minor, also called alpha thalassemia trait
Hemoglobin H disease
Alpha thalassemia major, also called hydrops fetalis
Beta Thalassemias
Beta thalassemia minor, also called beta thalassemia trait
Beta thalassemia intermedia
Beta thalassemia major, also called Cooley's anemia or beta-zero (ß0) thalassemia
Beta-plus (ß+) thalassemia
Mediterranean anemia
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Thalassemias Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that explore whether a medical strategy, treatment, or device is safe and effective for humans. To find clinical trials that are currently underway for Thalassemias, visit www.clinicaltrials.gov.
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July 03, 2012
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