Disease-Related Conditions in Relatives of Patients with Hemochromatosis

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Authors

Zaneta J. Bulaj · University of Utah

Richard S. Ajioka · University of Utah

John D. Phillips · University of Utah

Bernard LaSalle · University of Utah

Lynn B. Jorde · University of Utah

Linda M. Griffen · University of Utah

Corwin Q. Edwards ·

Abstract

A substantial number of homozygous relatives of patients with hemochromatosis--more commonly men than women--have conditions related to hemochromatosis that have yet to be detected clinically.

Topics & Keywords

Iron Metabolism and Disorders Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders Folate and B Vitamins Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 343, Issue 21, pp. 1529-1535

DOI: 10.1056/nejm200011233432104

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