Preface

Abstract

During the last two decades there has been a rapid and significant increase of knowledge and success in the control of Hb disorders. This was the result of a marked revival of interest by the international medical community and of the tremendous progress achieved in the empowerment of patients all over the world. Ingredients that contributed to literally changing the natural history of this disease from a fatal one to a well managed chronic disease, with survival and quality of life of patients to near normal standards...