Thalassemia: 1 definition

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Thalassemia means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Ayurveda (science of life)

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Thalassemia is the most common inherited single-gene (autosomal recessive) disorder in the world. Scientists worldwide predict that thalassemia will become a considerable health issue in the next century. For Ayurveda it is a new clinical entity, and hence is termed as anukta-vyadhi, which means ‘not told, unheard of’. Although it is anukta-vyadhi in Ayurveda its etiopathogenesis can be interpreted by the application of the excellent methodology given by Charaka (Cf. Kulkarni DA, Rasaratasamuccaya). Thus, the hemoglobin enclosed in the erythrocytes should be considered as sthayi-rakta-dhatu. The enzyme system required for the synthesis heme moiety, which is responsible for imparting color to the hemoglobin should be taken as the ranjaka-pitta. The enzyme system required globin chain synthesis; energy metabolism synthesis of glutathione should be taken as raktagni. Although the various causes of mutation are mentioned in the Ayurvedic classics, the cause of mutation in the case of this disease (Thalassemia) appears to be a consequence of evolutionary protection against Falciparum malaria.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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Search found 9 books and stories containing Thalassemia; (plurals include: Thalassemias). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

"Thalassemia prevention and treatment: a brief community review" < [2017: Volume 6, March issue 3]

A Comprehensive Review of β-Thalassemia: Epidemiology and Management < [2016: Volume 5, June issue 6]

Review article on thalassemia < [2021: Volume 10, August issue 10]

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Ayurvedic management of thalassemia major (beeja dushtijanya pandu) as an adjuvant therapy - a case study < [2017, Issue III March,]

Ayurvedic concept of knowing unknown disease (anukta vyadhi) w.s.r. to thalassemia < [2020, Issue 10, October]

Stability study of modified musta-triphaladiavaleha with respect to base-line microbial profile used in thalassemia major < [2020, Issue 10, October]

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Parental Knowledge on Thalassaemia and Refusal of Child Screening < [v.27(1): 1–138 2020 Feb]

Social Support and Spiritual Intelligence as Hope Predictors in Thalassemia < [v.27(3): 1–156 2020 May]

Haplotype Analysis of Filipino β-Thalassemia in Sabah, Malaysia < [v.25(4): 1–151 2018 Jul]

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