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Treatments Overview Articles

Hemochromatosis
The goal of treatment is to remove excess iron from the body and treat any organ damage. Iron removal is done by phlebotomy (removal of blood. One-half liter of blood is removed from the body each week for 2 to 3 years until the iron level is redu...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 22, 2006
Hemochromatosis
Hemochromatosis is an inherited blood disorder that causes the body to retain excessive amounts of iron. This iron overload can lead to serious health consequences, most notably cirrhosis of the liver.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Iron Tests
Iron tests are a group of blood tests that are done to evaluate the iron level in blood serum, the body's capacity to absorb iron, and the amount of iron actually stored in the body. Iron is an essential trace element; it is necessary for the form...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Iron Tests
Iron tests consist of four assays performed on serum or plasma to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of iron deficiency or iron overload. These tests are serum iron, total iron binding capacity (TIBC), serum ferritin, and serum transferrin. Iron i...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

Specific Treatments Articles

Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy is the act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut (incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis. Phlebotomy is also done as part of the patient ' s treatment for certain blood disorders.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy is the act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut (incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis. Phlebotomy is also done as part of the patient ' s treatment for certain blood disorders.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
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