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Haematology News

• Bernard-Soulier syndrome: novel nonsense mutation in GPIbbeta gene affecting GPIb-IX complex expression
• Does the SLC40A1 gene modify HFE-related haemochromatosis phenotypes?
• Deep vein thrombosis after total hip arthroplasty in Korean patients and D-dimer as a screening tool

Iron Overload News

• Deferasirox Treatment Improved the Hemoglobin Level and Decreased Transfusion Requirements in Four Patients with the Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Primary Myelofibrosis
• Pharmacokinetics of oral posaconazole in neutropenic patients receiving chemotherapy for acute myelogenous leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome
• Hydroxycarbamide-induced changes in E/beta thalassemia red blood cells

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