Hemochromatosis

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Key articles

Kowdley KV, Brown KE, Ahn J, et al. Correction: ACG Clinical Guideline: Hereditary Hemochromatosis. Am J Gastroenterol. 2019 Dec;114(12):1927.Full text  Abstract

European Association For The Study Of The Liver. EASL clinical practice guidelines for HFE hemochromatosis. J Hepatol. 2010 Jul;53(1):3-22.Full text  Abstract

Brissot P, de Bels F. Current approaches to the management of hemochromatosis. Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program. 2006;36-41. Abstract

Griffiths WJ. Review article: the genetic basis of haemochromatosis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2007 Aug 1;26(3):331-42.Full text  Abstract

Haute Autorité de Santé (France). Management of patients with HFE-related haemochromatosis (type 1 haemochromatosis). Jul 2005 [internet publication].Full text

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for hemochromatosis: recommendation statement. Ann Intern Med. 2006 Aug 1;145(3):204-8.Full text  Abstract

Bacon BR, Adams PC, Kowdley KV, et al. Diagnosis and management of hemochromatosis: 2011 practice guideline by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Hepatology. 2011 Jul;54(1):328-43.Full text  Abstract

Fitzsimons EJ, Cullis JO, Thomas DW, et al. Diagnosis and therapy of genetic haemochromatosis (review and 2017 update). Br J Haematol. 2018 May;181(3):293-303.Full text  Abstract

Bryant J, Cooper K, Picot J, et al. Diagnostic strategies using DNA testing for hereditary haemochromatosis in at-risk populations: a systematic review and economic evaluation. Health Technol Assess. 2009 Apr;13(23):iii, ix-xi, 1-126.Full text  Abstract

Reference articles

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