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Is hydroxyurea therapy helpful for e beta thalassemia patient? pls advice..

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Hydroxyurea: The use of hydroxyurea may help in cutting down the number of transfusions needed

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Answered 10/13/2014

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A member asked:

Is hydroxyurea therapy helpful for e beta thalassemia patient? pls advice..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Cooper agreed

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