1st TIF PAN AMERICAN CONFERENCE & 2nd RAIN SUMMIT | Poster Abstracts
*Titles listed in alphabetical order of presenter’s last name | TIF
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Fentanyl is a powerful painkiller that has already been widely used in children with SCD and in adults with cancer or chronic pain. Researchers now believe its use in adults …| TIF
Nurses are the heart of haemoglobinopathy care. Their role spans far beyond routine tasks—encompassing complex clinical duties, patient advocacy, case management, emotional and psychosocial support, and education of both patients …| TIF
Authors: Androulla Eleftheriou, BSc, MSc, PhD Michael Angastiniotis, MD, DCH Katia Pelides, BA, BSc, MSc, MEd| TIF
The Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) is delighted to announce the publication of the 2nd edition of its guide “Know Your Rights: A Guide for People Living with Thalassaemia and Sickle …| TIF
Authors: Androulla Eleftheriou, BSc, MSc, PhD Katia Pelides, BA, BSc, MSc, MEd| TIF
*Titles listed in alphabetical order of presenter’s last name | TIF
A whole variety of complications can occur in this condition and often these occur suddenly following a painful crisis. The signs and symptoms of sickle cell disease vary greatly from one person to another. Some affected people are quite healthy and are diagnosed at a relatively old age; others are frequently hospitalised and have many complications, while some die at an early age from the disease and its complications. The reasons for this marked variability in the clinical spectrum of this ...| TIF
This year’s campaign, led by the Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) and its 242 member-organisations across 67 countries, was guided by the unifying theme “Together for Thalassaemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritizing …| TIF
Why This Matters High maternal risk: Pregnant women with SCD face a 4–11× greater risk of mat| TIF
In 2025, the campaign theme “Give blood, give hope – Together we save lives” highlights how blood donation is not only a simple act of kindness, but a powerful expression of human solidarity that brings hope and healing to those in urgent need. By giving blood regularly, each of us contributes to building a healthier, more equitable and compassionate world.| TIF
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