The Effects of too Much Iron in the... Aug 17, 2009
These people had a genetic disease called hemochromatosis. People with hemochromatosis absorb iron more efficiently than other people and are at risk of organ damage such as heart failure or cirrhosis of the liver ... People who have hemochromatosis must eat a low in iron and in severe cases have blood removed from their body weekly or monthly depending upon the severity. (Suite101.com)
Medications can be used to treat heart failure Jul 13, 2009
Still other contributing diseases include diabetes, emphysema, hyper-or-hypothyroidism and hemochromatosis. While many of the conditions that lead to heart failure cannot be reversed, the failure itself can often be treated successfully. (Erie Times-News, PA)
* DIY sleuthing May 19, 2009
The elder Aull, an engineer, went through a battery of tests, including a genetic test that revealed he had hemochromatosis, in which iron builds up in the body ... Together, they gave him hemochromatosis, a potentially fatal disease with a simple treatment: have blood drawn regularly ... But it takes two mutant genes to cause hemochromatosis. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
DNA suit pits patients against patents May 14, 2009
A patent was also granted to a single company for genetic testing on long QT syndrome, which can lead to heart arrhythmias and sudden death, and to the HFE gene, linked to hereditary hemochromatosis, a condition in which iron accumulates in the blood and can cause organ damage. Doctors and scientists have complained about both patents. (MSNBC -- Health)
Video: Turning Hope Into Reality - Genomics Research at the VA Apr 30, 2009
Genomics-based approaches currently in use at the VA include genetic tests to confirm the diagnosis of hemochromatosis, a hereditary condition in which iron builds up in the body; to predict a patient's response to cholesterol-lowering statin drugs; and to help diagnose breast, colon, and other cancers. VA Research has a rich array of ongoing genomics studies. (PR Newswire)
Toward A Systems Biology Map Of Iron Metabolism Apr 29, 2009
8, 2008) The exact origin of the genetic iron overload disorder hereditary hemochromatosis has remained elusive. Researchers have now discovered that HH is a liver disease. (Science Daily)
Do-it-yourself DNA testing: Helpful or harmful? Apr 10, 2009
Some disorders that can be screened for this way include breast cancer, colon cancer, Huntington's (a neurological disorder), and hemochromatosis (when the body stores too much iron). When people concerned about these diseases are trying to protect their privacy, some opt to use at-home versions of tests so the results won't be part of medical records. (MSNBC -- Health)
YOU Docs: Weighing in on successful diets Mar 3, 2009
High levels also can flag other problems: inflammation, liver disease, cancer or hemochromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes too much iron to be absorbed into your body. Even though hemochromatosis is one of the most common inherited health problems, it's often missed because diabetes, heart disease and some other things can mask it ... The only tipoff for genetic hemochromatosis is a high ferritin level. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Iron Overload: An Important Co-factor In The Development Of Liver Disease In Alcoholics Feb 25, 2009
Primary hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder, mostly resulting from mutations in the HFE gene, with a disturbance in the iron metabolism which leads to iron accumulation that may eventually result in liver disease ... 8, 2008) The exact origin of the genetic iron overload disorder hereditary hemochromatosis has remained elusive ... 28, 2006) Scientists report progress in developing much-needed new medications for hemochromatosis and other iron-overload diseases. (Science Daily)
