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ASCAT 2024 | Preventing the progressive decline in bone mineral density observed in thalassemia

Julian Waung, BM, PhD, Whittington Hospital, London, UK, discusses the importance of achieving a high peak bone mass and highlights strategies to slow bone decline in individuals with thalassemia. Dr Waung introduces the acronym “SAVING THE BONES” to address risk factors regulating bone health, including smoking, alcohol, vitamin D, medications, and more. This interview took place at the 19th Annual Scientific Conference of the Academy for Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia (ASCAT 2024) in London, UK.

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