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

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 ...

Secondary hemochromatosis occurs due to medical conditions or circumstances that lead to iron overload in the body. Excess iron supplements or excess dietary iron is a rare cause of ...

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

Background: Recently it has been found that iron is an important element in the natural history of hepatitis C. Serum markers of iron stores are frequently increased in chronic hepatitis C virus ...

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 ...

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 ...

Iron-overload diseases result from inappropriate iron acquisition in response to iron need. Excess iron can damage tissue, cause fibrosis and give rise to organ failure. Iron-deficiency disorders ...

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 ...

These antioxidants work together with other nutrients to support brain health and reduce the negative effects of iron overload. To protect the brain from iron overload and its damaging effects ...

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 ...