28th Damascus Science Week

alkhalil's picture
Research Title: 
Hemoglobinopathies in the Northern Part of the West Bank
Authors: 
Abu Hassa, N.
Authors: 
Suleiman, S.
Authors: 
Al-Khatib, S.
Authors: 
Lnelfeh, M.
Authors: 
Masri, N.
Country: 
Syria
Date: 
Thu, 1988-12-01
Research Abstract: 

 Blood samples from 50 anemic patients from the Northern West Bank were analyzed by electrophoresis.Ten percent were homozygous with respect to Hbs.Six percent had the sickle cell trait.Twenty-six percent were thalassemic (18% minor and 8% major).