Hereditary hemochromatosis is an inherited iron overload disorder caused by inappropriately low hepcidin secretion leading to increased duodenal absorption of dietary iron, most commonly in C282Y ...

A constant feeling of exhaustion may be from a lack of good sleep but it could also be a sign of low iron. Doctors estimate ...

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Dear Dr. Roach: I am Greek and have thalassemia minor. In general, my red blood cells are much smaller than typical ones, and ...

Iron overload was associated with an increased risk for fractures, especially hip, vertebral, and humerus fractures among men and women.

Today, we will focus on the dangers of blood exchange or transfusion and the risk of iron overload. In conditions like Sickle Cell Disease, regular blood transfusions or exchanges are used to ...

Hemochromatosis causes a build-up of iron in the body which can cause harm to joints and organs—although the extent of this harm is unclear, especially in older ages. The new research, led by a ...

In this video, Jay B. Wish, MD, professor of clinical medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine and chief medical ...

Doctors estimate as many as one in three adults may have undiagnosed iron deficiency. Iron is a key nutrient that helps red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. “So, if we’re low in it, we’re ...

These lifelong transfusions lead to iron overload, which requires chelation therapy to prevent organ failure. Historically, thalassemia was considered a pediatric condition due to reduced life ...

“Despite mounting evidence connecting iron overload to negative cognitive outcomes, there are currently no established methods for reducing brain iron accumulation in older adults,” Zachariou added.

After several phlebotomies in three to four months, my level was 122 ng/mL. Currently, I have a score of 97 ng/mL. I prefer to accept this lower score and monitor it every two to three months. Please ...