by n28group | Oct 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Chronic fatigue and joint pain are among the first complaints of a hemochromatosis (HHC) patient but these two symptoms are not specific to HHC, except for one unique characteristic: the iron fist, which is a distinct enlargement of the 2nd and 3rd metacarpophalangeal... by n28group | Oct 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the past the combination of elevated serum iron and abnormal liver enzymes led to a liver biopsy for the majority of hemochromatosis patients. Other iron tests eventually came into use: transferrin (TF) and serum ferritin (SF) along with total iron binding capacity... by n28group | Oct 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Iron is a necessary mineral for many of the body’s functions, including vision. But too much iron – or problems with utilizing, storing, or transporting iron properly – can lead to vision loss in the form of conditions such as age-related macular... by n28group | Oct 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Since March of this year, the news has lit up with reports of Ebola virus disease (EVD) daily. With an approximate 50% fatality rate, Ebola has killed more than 4,500 people in West Africa and possibly reached about 100 Americans in the United States. As of yet,... by n28group | Oct 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Our hearts could not function without iron. This mineral is needed to make hemoglobin, which delivers oxygen to the body, and myoglobin in muscles. The most significant muscle in the body is the heart.Heartbeats are usually not noticeable. Electrical firings and... 
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