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Hemochromatosis and iron-overload screening in a racially diverse population.
The New England journal of medicine - 28 Apr 2005
Adams Paul C, Reboussin David M, Barton James C, McLaren Christine E, Eckfeldt John H, McLaren Gordon D, Dawkins Fitzroy W, Acton Ronald T, Harris Emily L, Gordeuk Victor R, Leiendecker-Foster Catherine, Speechley Mark, Snively Beverly M, Holup Joan L, Thomson Elizabeth, Sholinsky Phyliss
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Iron overload and hemochromatosis are common, treatable conditions. HFE genotypes, levels of serum ferritin, transferrin saturation values, and self-reported medical history were studied in a multiethnic primary care population. METHODS: Participants were recruited from primary care practices and blood-drawing laboratories. Blood samples were tested for transferrin saturation, serum ferritin, and...
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