The Iron Disorders Institute Guide to AnemiaThe Iron Disorders Institute Guide to Anemia
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Book, 2009
Current format, Book, 2009, 2nd ed., No Longer Available.
Book, 2009
Current format, Book, 2009, 2nd ed., No Longer Available. Offered in 0 more formats
More than one million Americans suffer from Hemochromatosis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, people with Hemochromatosis are misdiagnosed 67% of the time and usually see an average of three doctors before obtaining a successful diagnosis. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment but symptoms are common to many diseases. And, if left untreated, Hemochromatosis can lead to heart attack, diabetes, cirrhosis, or cancer.
Written by top medical researchers and experts, this book provides the most current research and information for the proactive patient to work with their physician for early and accurate diagnosis and treatment. This comprehensive and reliable guide dispels the myths, explains the basic science behind the disease, provides clues for diagnosis and benefits of screening, and includes inspiring case studies, surveys and patient interviews, treatment options, commonly asked questions, advocacy resources, and more.
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