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| | [ GESA ] - Patient Information - List of Publications - Haemochromatosis |
 | | Haemochromatosis is a genetic (family inherited) disorder in which too much iron is taken into the body over and above the needs of the body. | | | It is a safe procedure when done by a medical practitioner experienced in the technique. | | | The Digestive Health Foundation (DHF) is an educational body committed to promoting better health for all Australians by promoting education and community health programs relating to the digestive system. |
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http://www.gesa.org.au/consumer/publications/haemochromatosis
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| | The patient with haemochromatosis should inform family members of their risk and encourage them to discuss testing for haemochromatosis with their own doctor. | | | Haemochromatosis — a guide for clinical practice in the era of genetic testing. | | | Symptoms of haemochromatosis include chronic tiredness, joint pain and impotence. |
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http://www.racgp.org.au/printdocument.asp?id=6568
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| | IRONZ - The New Zealand Haemochromatosis Support & Awareness Group |
| | Answer: Both IRONZ and medical practitioners do not recommend that people who have Haemochromatosis take supplements that have added iron as iron is stored in the vital organs of the body. | | | However, the blood vessels are not usually the main problem in Haemochromatosis, but the heart muscle. | | | You can tell if your condition has “worsened” by the results of the serum ferritin tests. |
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http://www.ironz.org.nz/faqs.htm
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| | British Medical Journal: Hereditary haemochromatosis: to screen or not - Editorial - Statistical Data Included |
| | During the past several years hereditary haemochromatosis has risen from relative obscurity to become a topic of intense interest in the health community. | | | Against this backdrop, some within both the medical community and patient support groups have been advocating population screening. | | | Population screening for hemochromatosis: expectations based on studying relatives of symptomatic probands. |
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http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0999/is_7209_319/ai_55881061
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| | In the general population at least 1 person in 300 is likely to be affected by haemochromatosis during his or her lifetime. | | | Below I have tried to make sense of what is happening. | | | Most of these symptoms are found in other disorders which is another reason for haemochromatosis not being diagnosed as frequently as it occurs. |
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http://www.haemochromatosis.org.au/firstvisit.html
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| | BBC - Health - Conditions - Haemochromatosis |
| | This means that even when an excess amount of iron is absorbed, less iron remains in the body to be deposited in the body organs. | | | The condition can also be acquired, for example, as a result of frequent blood transfusion for haemolytic anaemia. | | | Acquired haemochromatosis is normally treated by a drug that binds iron and allows it to be excreted from the body. |
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/haemochromatosis1.shtml
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| | Hereditary haemochromatosis: to screen or not -- Haddow and Bradley 319 (7209): 531 -- BMJ |
| | During the past several years hereditary haemochromatosis has risen from relative obscurity to become a topic of intense interest | | | Controversy in primary care: Should asymptomatic haemochromatosis be treated? | | | Treatment can be onerous for patient and doctor Commentary: False certainty of clinical guidance Commentary: Early treatment is essential |
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http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/extract/319/7209/531
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| | British Medical Journal: Should asymptomatic haemochromatosis be treated? - Letter to the Editor |
| | This research did not specifically counsel about haemochromatosis, but when a potentially treatable condition was found it was decided that MH should be informed. | | | British Medical Journal: Should asymptomatic haemochromatosis be treated? | | | In this way we may be more likely to define a group of people with hereditary haemochromatosis who would benefit from their diagnosis. |
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http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0999/is_7266_321/ai_66881271
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| | Haemochromatosis : < In the news> |
| | The research found that identifying individuals as being at risk does not automatically mean that other potentially vulnerable members of the family will be alerted. | | | Mutations occur when there are random changes in our DNA. | | | “Replacing the deficient hepcidin could be an effective treatment for haemochromatosis,” he said. |
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http://www.haemochromatosis.za.org/index.php?pos=8
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| | Search Journal : Simple |
| | Screening for haemochromatosis and iron deficiency in Employees and primary care patients in Western Germany. | | | Second, Frayling and co-workers did not undertake any cost-benefit analysis to justify their claim that screening for haemochromatosis has no place in diabetic clinics. | | | Prevalence of genetic haemochromatosis in a cohort of Italian patients with diabetes mellitus. |
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http://hemochromatose.tripod.com/aa/insulinsept98.html
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| | FAQ - FAQ ON GENETIC HAEMOCHROMATOSIS |
| | This condition is known as ‘haemochromatosis' (also spelled ‘hemochromatosis'). | | | Normally, only a small proportion (about 5–20%) of ingested iron is absorbed from the intestine into the body. | | | Because it is genetic in origin, this condition is not ‘curable', but it can be controlled with appropriate medical treatment and some simple dietary alterations. |
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http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/Food_Facts/FAQ/genetic_HAEMOCHROMATOSIS_faq_new.asp
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| | Health Report - 6/09/99: Haemochromatosis |
| | Rae Fry: The researchers tested more than 3000 people for haemochromatosis as part of a long-term health study based in Busselton in Western Australia. | | | John Olynyk: That's right, they work together, they interact in a positive way to make you absorb more iron. | | | But the disease can be difficult to spot, because the symptoms, especially in the early stages, are vague, like fatigue, or joint pain. |
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http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/8.30/helthrpt/stories/s49783.htm
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| | Haemochromatosis - My Silent Illness |
| | Haemochromatosis (Hemochromatosis – American spelling) my personal experience, by Alan Mannering. | | | This website contains facts, information and personal experiences of haemochromatosis. | | | First of all it is a condition which mainly the Caucasian population can inherit and there is some evidence that it is generally associated with people of Celtic origin, especially Irish folks. |
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http://www.alan.mannering.btinternet.co.uk
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| | Haemochromatosis |
| | Iron overload may be caused by increased absorption of iron from the intestine even when the body does not require it. | | | The main treatment for haemochromatosis is regular bloodletting known as therapeutic venesection. | | | Screening of relatives of patients with hereditary haemochromatosis is usually recommended. |
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http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/haemochromatosis.htm
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| | This study is of particular importance for the development of new therapeutic approaches for the treatment of hereditary haemochromatosis. | | | Furthermore, the identification of genetic alterations associated with hereditary haemochromatosis and the understanding of the role that they play in the development of the pathology are of extreme importance for the setting up of new and improved therapeutic strategies. | | | The identification of the genetic modifications responsible for hereditary haemochromatosis is of great diagnostic and therapeutic importance. |
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http://www.wipo.int/cgi-pct/guest/getbykey5?KEY=02/33119.020919&ELEMENT_SET=DECL
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| | Haemochromatosis |
| | During digestion the body absorbs iron through the intestines. | | | Whilst haemochromatosis cannot be prevented, early diagnosis and treatment can prevent the development of symptoms and long term consequences of the condition. | | | However, as the condition can take years to become apparent, and symptoms mimic other conditions, diagnosis can be difficult. |
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http://www.southerncross.co.nz/index.cfm?316B8738-F964-4D19-BBA1-D6301B50B611
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| | Quantum - Rust Disease |
| | JOHN OLYNYNK: "In the past the commonest question people have asked me is "you say haemochromatosis is common, I don't see it." My response is usually, "do you look for it?" and I think there lies the problem. | | | Bert Johnson lives in Busselton and is a participant in the health study.He was diagnosed with haemochromatosis through John Olynyk's research. | | | People aren't aware of it, they don't look for it" |
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http://www.abc.net.au/quantum/stories/s120001.htm
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| | Haemochromatosis |
| | We subscribe to the principles of the Health On the Net Foundation | | | The length of treatment depends on the amount of excess iron in the body at the time of diagnosis, which is measured by the ferritin and transferrin saturation. | | | The body then uses some haemochromatosis of the excess stored tissue iron to make new blood cells which are removed in subsequent phlebotomy. |
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http://www.irishhealth.com/?level=4&id=1175&ss=haemo
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| | Hemochromatosis: FULL ARTICLES |
| | * BMJ: haemochromatosis and exercise related joints (13 feb 1999) | | | * Should asymptomatic Haemochromatosis be treated (okt 2000)? | | | * Genetic testing for haemochromatosis patients with chondrocalsinosis |
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http://www.ijzerstapeling.nl/aart.html
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| | Psoriasis and Haemochromatosis |
| | Pratiwi R, Fletcher LM, Pyper WR, Do KA, Crawford DHG, Powell LW, Jazwinska EC: Linkage disequilibrium analysis in Australian haemochromatosis patients indicates bipartite association with clinical expression. | | | To study patients with haemochromatosis and psoriasis and especially those who lack common markers. | | | Haemochromatosis, Psoriasis Vulgaris and Other Diseases Associated with HLA Class I Alleles |
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http://www.ihwg.org/components/hpover.htm
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| | This underlying condition (haemochromatosis) could be causing their secondary illnesses. | | | Haemochromatosis tends to be under-diagnosed, partly because its symptoms are similar to those caused by a range of other illnesses. | | | There is not one symptom that particularly relates to haemochromatosis, but in the presence of on going symptoms for many years such as chronic fatigue, joint pains, bronze colouring of the skin, haemochromatosis should be considered. |
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http://www.haemochromatosis.org.au
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| | Haemochromatosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Haemochromatosis, also spelled hemochromatosis, is a hereditary disease characterized by improper processing by the body of dietary iron which causes iron to accumulate in a number of body tissues, eventually causing organ dysfunction. | | | Based on the history, the doctor might consider specific tests to monitor organ dysfunction, such as an echocardiogram for heart failure. | | | It is presumed, through genetic studies, that the "first" haemochromatosis patient, possibly of Celtic ethnicity, lived 60-70 generations ago. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haemochromatosis
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| | Haemochromatosis - Information about Haemochromatosis |
| | Because it is known to be a hereditary condition, family members may be screened for the disorder. | | | They may have evidence of haemochromatosis on testing, but may have no symptoms whatsoever. | | | Haemochromatosis is a disease in which the body's stores of iron gradually increase. |
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http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/medical_conditions/Indices/H/haemochromatosis.htm
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| | Medcyclopaedia - Haemochromatosis |
| | Hepatocellular carcinoma arising in a patient with haemochromatosis is readily apparent on T2-weighted images as a well defined area of relative hyperintensity. | | | The diagnosis of haemochromatosis is based on clinical symptoms, serum iron and ferritin determination and liver biopsy. | | | For the same reason, small focal, slightly hypoattenuating lesions such as some metastases may become more conspicuous and recognized more readily in a liver affected with haemochromatosis. |
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http://www.medcyclopaedia.com/library/topics/volume_iv_1/h/HAEMOCHROMATOSIS.aspx
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| | HAEMOCHROMATOSIS |
| | It may be many years before there are any symptoms of haemochromatosis and when problems do arise they are often very vague and can be confused with many other conditions. | | | Extreme tiredness, weight loss, joint pains and pains in the belly are common symptoms. | | | About one in 300 Australians has the disease haemochromatosis, a condition in which the body takes in too much iron from the diet. |
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http://www.mydr.com.au/?article=389
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| | Canterbury Health Laboratories - Help on Blood, Genetic Haemochromatosis |
| | Because clinical and pathological diagnosis of haemochromatosis is inexact it is possible that many of the Mercator patients who do not have the HLA-H mutation also do not have haemochromatosis. | | | Haemochromatosis mysteriously occurs in other conditions, particularly those in which red blood cell formation in the bone marrow is disturbed; and spontaneous haemochromatosis accompanies hereditary anaemias and especially thalassaemia. | | | Since retrospective studies show that removal of iron from individuals who have not developed irreversible cirrhosis is associated with a near-normal life expectancy and reduced frequency of hepatomas, there is a strong case for detecting and treating individuals at risk and early removal of iron by bleeding. |
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http://www.cdhb.govt.nz/chlabs/help/3174hlp.htm
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| | the patient has a first degree relative with haemochromatosis. | | | Genetic haemochromatosis may present with liver dysfunction of any severity, endocrine dysfunction, arthritis, skin pigmentation or cardiac failure. | | | Homozygosity for C282Y with appropriate clinical findings or other laboratory results is diagnostic for GH. |
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http://www.sydpath.stvincents.com.au/tests/GeneticHaemochromatosis.htm
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| | Haemochromatosis An Iron Overload Disorder - Patient UK |
| | Haemochromatosis An Iron Overload Disorder - Patient UK Haemochromatosis | | | Disclaimer: Patient UK has no control of the content of the following links. | | | Haemochromatosis, or GH (Genetic Haemochromatosis), is a genetic disorder causing the body to absorb an excessive amount of iron from the diet: the iron is then deposited in various organs, mainly the liver, but also the pancreas, heart, endocrine glands, and joints. |
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http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/27000756
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| | Haemochromatosis and Diabetes |
| | Men may experience loss of libido and deterioration of sexual function. | | | He has both a personal and professional interest in haemochromatosis, the most common genetic disorder in Australia, occurring in about one in 300 people. | | | The symptoms can include lethargy, fatigue and joint pain. |
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http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/conquest/0003-haemochromatosis.htm
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| | HAPS - Education Information - Haemochromatosis |
| | In evaluating a patient with iron storage disease, all of these organ systems need to be evaluated clinically and if necessary by laboratory investigations or imaging techniques. | | | The exact frequency of the disorder remains a little uncertain even though there has been the recent discovery of a common genetic mutation identified in a large proportion of patients with this condition. | | | Haemochromatosis can lead to multi organ damage and those organs effected include the liver, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, skin, heart, pituitary, testes and joints. |
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http://www.haps.nsw.gov.au/edrsrch/edinfo/hmochr.html
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| | Haemochromatosis |
| | Haemochromatosis, also called iron overload, can result from several medical conditions, the most common of which is an inherited disorder of iron metabolism that occurs mainly in white skinned people (Caucasians), termed hereditary haemochromatosis or HH. | | | The symptoms of hereditary haemochromatosis occur in adults; early symptoms include fatigue and a loss of well-being. | | | People with hereditary haemochromatosis absorb more iron than their body needs. |
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http://www.labtestsonline.org.uk/understanding/conditions/hemochrom.html
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| | © The Centre for Genetics Education |
| | Hereditary haemochromatosis (HH) is a genetic condition in which iron builds up over time in various organs such as the liver, heart and brain. | | | In people who have haemochromatosis, whether it is genetic (inherited) or associated with some other medical problem (acquired), the amount of iron in the body is much higher than usual. | | | However, if a person with haemochromatosis already has extensive liver damage, they have a shortened life expectancy and a high risk of developing cancer of the liver. |
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http://www.genetics.com.au/factsheet/36.htm
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| | Arthritis Research Campaign Glossary Definitions of rheumatic diseases |
| | Another condition, pseudogout is a form of crystal disease. | | | haemochromatosis - a genetic disorder where excessive absorption and storage of iron leads to damage and functional impairment of several organs including the liver. |
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http://www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/glossary.htm
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| | Medcyclopaedia - Haemochromatosis |
| | Cartilaginous fibrillation and erosion may also be observed. | | | Haemochromatosis may be primary (caused by a hereditary error of metabolism that leads to increased absorption of iron from the gastrointestinal tract) or secondary (associated with an increased intake and accumulation of iron of known cause, such as alcoholic cirrhosis, multiple blood transfusions, refractory anaemia and chronic excess oral iron ingestion). | | | The bone abnormalities in haemochromatosis are similar to those noted in idiopathic CPPD crystal deposition disease (presence of bone eburnation and cysts and the absence of significant osteophyte formation). |
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http://www.medcyclopaedia.com/library/topics/volume_iii_1/h/HAEMOCHROMATOSIS.aspx
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| | Haemochromatosis |
| | While there is no cure for haemochromatosis, there is a simple treatment. | | | When Tracy found out she had haemochromatosis, the whole family was tested for the HFE gene. | | | A series of blood tests revealed she had too much iron — a condition called haemochromatosis, a surprisingly common genetic blood disease. |
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http://health.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=2480
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| | eMJA: Population genetic screening for hereditary haemochromatosis |
| | Iron studies should be considered for patients with unexplained symptoms or conditions consistent with hereditary haemochromatosis, such as severe fatigue, liver disease and diabetes, although the predictive value of such testing is likely to be low. | | | Homozygotes were twice as likely as controls to report liver problems (8.1% versus 4.1%), but there was no evidence for a higher prevalence in homozygotes for any other symptom associated with hereditary haemochromatosis. | | | Half of the original 16 had clinical features consistent with hereditary haemochromatosis, although the prevalence of symptoms in non-homozygotes of the same age was not presented for comparison. |
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http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/179_10_171103/ger10460_fm-2.html
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| | News - Longevity Not Affected by C282Y Gene Mutation in Hereditary Haemochromatosis Patients |
| | Longevity Not Affected by C282Y Gene Mutation in Hereditary Haemochromatosis Patients | | | News - Longevity Not Affected by C282Y Gene Mutation in Hereditary Haemochromatosis Patients | | | Two individuals, one from each group, were found to be homozygotes for the C282Y mutation and the researchers note that neither individual had been diagnosed with haemochromatosis. |
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http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256D6C00538C24
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| | Cardiff University - Welcome to the Department of Haematology |
| | In theory these diseases, and perhaps some of the haematological cancers where the disease associated gene is also known, could be corrected by replacing the faulty gene. | | | Some haematological diseases are inherited such as abnormal haemoglobin (haemoglobinopathies), blood coagulation (haemophilia or Christmas disease), over absorption of iron (haemochromatosis), where the gene causing the disease is known. |
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http://www.cf.ac.uk/medicine/haematology
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