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Genetic factors associated with iron storage in Australian blood donors.
Blood transfusion = Trasfusione del sangue - 1 Feb 2018
Ji Yu, Flower Robert, Hyland Catherine, Saiepour Nargess, Faddy Helen
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Blood donors are at risk of developing iron deficiency and/or iron deficiency anaemia. This may affect their health and affect their eligibility to give subsequent donations. Investigating genetic factors that may predispose donors to high or low iron stores is of interest; this may assist with providing optimal management strategies for maintaining donor health. This study aimed to investigate...
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