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Use of HFE mutation analysis for hereditary hemochromatosis: the need for physician education in the translation of basic science to clinical practice.
Southern medical journal - 1 May 2000
Kohli M, Schichman S A, Fink L, Zent C S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is a common hereditary disorder of iron metabolism causing iron overload, organ failure, and malignancy. Preclinical diagnosis using HFE gene analysis followed by prophylactic phlebotomy can completely prevent the disease. METHODS: We conducted a mail survey of all registered primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, and hematologists in Arkansas (n = 860) to...
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