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HEMOGLOBINOPATHY

Impact of educational programme regarding chelation therapy on the quality of life for B-thalassemia major children

Omayma Abu SamraPediatric NursingFaculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Wafaa AudaPediatric NursingFaculty of Nursing, Ain-Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Heba KamhawyPediatric NursingFaculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Youssef Al-TonbaryPediatric Hematology and Oncology UnitMansoura University Children Hospital, Mansoura, EgyptCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 297-303 | Published online: 02 Sep 2014

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