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This study assessed growth patterns in 100 children with thalassemia major between ages 2-10 receiving regular blood transfusions and oral chelation therapy. Anthropometric measurements and medical record reviews were conducted. Results showed children with a mean pre-transfusion hemoglobin below 8g/dl had lower weight and height compared to age norms, while those at or above 8g/dl had less growth retardation. Height was more affected than weight as age increased. The study concluded that maintaining fairly
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- sagar
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