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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 38, 2014 - Issue 5
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Review Article

Preventing Thalassemia in Lebanon: Successes and Challenges in a Developing Country

Michele Abi SaadChronic Care Center BeirutLebanon
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Anthony G. HaddadAmerican University of Beirut Medical Center, Internal Medicine BeirutLebanon
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Elie S. AlamAmerican University of Beirut Medical Center, Internal Medicine BeirutLebanon
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Sanaa AounChronic Care Center BeirutLebanon
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Pascale MaatoukChronic Care Center BeirutLebanon
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Najat AjamiChronic Care Center BeirutLebanon
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Therese KhairallahChronic Care Center BeirutLebanon
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Suzanne KoussaChronic Care Center BeirutLebanon
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Khaled M. MusallamAmerican University of Beirut Medical Center, Internal Medicine BeirutLebanon
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Ali T. TaherChronic Care Center BeirutLebanon;American University of Beirut Medical Center, Internal Medicine BeirutLebanonCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 308-311 | Received 18 Nov 2013, Accepted 05 Feb 2014, Published online: 17 Jul 2014

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