For the analysis, we used an independent samples t-test when parametric testassumptions were met; otherwise we used Mann–Whitney U test.
📌 3 Key Takeaways
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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: Despite regular transfusions and iron-chelation therapies, endocrine complications still remain an importantcause of morbidity in patients with beta thalassemia major (BTM).
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Key Findings & Data:We aimed to evaluate the relationship between endocrinecomplications and serum ferritin levels in adult patients with BTM.
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Conclusion & Impact:For the analysis, we used an independent samples t-test when parametric testassumptions were met; otherwise we used Mann–Whitney U test.
🔬Design:Review & Systematic Survey
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
Objective: Despite regular transfusions and iron-chelation therapies, endocrine complications still remain an importantcause of morbidity in patients with beta thalassemia major (BTM). We aimed to evaluate the relationship between endocrinecomplications and serum ferritin levels in adult patients with BTM. Materials and Methods: The endocrine test results of adult patients with BTM were retrospectively reviewed. Normality test ing was performed using the Shapiro–Wilk test. For the analysis, we used an independent samples t-test when parametric testassumptions were met; otherwise we used Mann–Whitney U test. A p value of
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ÇAĞLIYAN, G. A., SOYER, N., HACIOĞLU, S., GÜLER, N., YAYLALI, G. F., ÇAĞLIYAN, Ö. (2022). Relationship Between Endocrinopathies andFerritin Levels in Adult Turkish Patients with BetaThalassemia Major: A Single-Center Experience. Erciyes Medical Journal, Cilt: 43 - Sayı: 1, 37–42. https://ajindex.com/articles/502214
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