A simple genetic test iden- tifies 90% of UK patients with haemochromatosis. Gut. 1997;41:841- 844.The UK Haemochromatosis Consortium. A simple genetic test iden- tifies 90% of UK patients with haemochromatosis. Gut 1997;41:841-4....
A simple genetic test identifies 90% of UK patients with haemochromatosis The diagnosis of genetic haemochromatosis (GH) before iron overload has developed is difficult. However a convincing candidate gene for GH, HFE (previously... U The - Gut 被引量: 1842发表: 1997年 Hepatic stellate cell...
Not onlyHFE-associated HH cohorts have been explored, but also subpopulations of general population cohorts have been analysed, such as the UKBiobank, and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) cohorts. Studies on these subpopulations have substantiated a comparison of prevalence ...
000 men and boys of European ancestry in the UK have the two faulty genes that cause haemochromatosis. The disorder is known as the "Celtic curse" because it is particularly prevalent in Celtic bloodlines. Reliable tests are available to identify those at risk—blood tests for measuring iron ...
A blood test was arranged at that time to confirm the genetic test result and to measure iron indices. They were also invited to attend a clinic to have a formal clinical assessment and further genetic counselling. The genetic counselling included information about the genetic and clinical aspects...