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Accuracy of family history of hemochromatosis or iron overload: the hemochromatosis and iron overload screening study.
Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association - 1 Aug 2008
Acton Ronald T, Barton James C, Passmore Leah V, Adams Paul C, McLaren Gordon D, Leiendecker-Foster Catherine, Speechley Mark R, Harris Emily L, Castro Oswaldo, Reiss Jacob A, Snively Beverly M, Harrison Barbara W, McLaren Christine E
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BACKGROUND & AIMS: The aim of this study was to assess the analytic validity of self-reported family history of hemochromatosis or iron overload. METHODS: A total of 141 probands, 549 family members, and 641 controls participated in the primary care Hemochromatosis and Iron Overload Screening Study. Participants received a postscreening clinical examination and completed questionnaires about personal and family...
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