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Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening


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References

Citations

  1. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2006). Screening for hemochromatosis. Available online: http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstf06/hemochromatosis/hemochrs.htm.

  2. National Human Genome Research Institute (2008). Learning about hereditary hemochromatosis. Available online: http://www.genome.gov/page.cfm?pageID=10001214.

Other Works Consulted

  • Qaseem A, et al. (2005). Screening for hereditary hemochromatosis: A clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians. Annals of Internal Medicine, 143(7): 517–521.



Last Updated: April 20, 2009
Author:
Robin Parks, MS
Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine

Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology


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