Direct and indirect medical costs associated with transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia in Brazil, Thailand, and India

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Tulika Seth · All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raipur

Adisak Tantiworawit · Chiang Mai University

Sandra Regina Loggetto · Bank of Brazil

Mrudula B. Glassberg · Bristol-Myers Squibb (United States)

Pimwadee Khaikham · Bristol-Myers Squibb (Germany)

Paola Souza Marinheiro

John K. Williams · Bristol-Myers Squibb (India)

Abstract

Results showed a significant burden of BTs in TDT on HCPs, patients, and caregivers, along with shortages and delays in blood supplies. These findings underscore the importance of enhancing supportive care for BTs and exploring alternative approaches to alleviate this burden.

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Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders Blood groups and transfusion Blood transfusion and management

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Published in: Therapeutic Advances in Hematology

Volume 17, pp. 20406207261416795-20406207261416795

DOI: 10.1177/20406207261416795

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Direct and indirect medical costs associated with transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia in Brazil, Thailand, and India

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