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American Academy of Family Physicians
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Hereditary hemochromatosis-or HHC-is the most common inherited disorder among people of northern European descent. Characterized by increased iron absorption and accumulation in the tissues and organs
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Dr. Kris Kowdley
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Dr. Kowdley is a practicing hepatologist expert in liver transplantation. His interest in the role of hemochromatosis and the liver led him to organize and open the first Hemochromatosis/Iron Disorders Clinic in the US. He has written extensively about liver transplantation and is respected throughout the world for his work in this field. Dr. Kowdley is a member of the Iron Disorders Institute's Scientific Advisory Board.
Hemochromatosis and Hepatitis C:
Dr. Kris Kowdley presents "Hereditary Hemochromatosis: Ironing Out a Metallic Malady." Hemochromatosis is the most common form of iron overload disease. Dr. Anne Larson discusses Hepatitis C, a liver disease in which the organ swells and stops working well. For more information, see the UW Medicine website.
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Aplastic Anemia & MDS Foundation
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Thomas Coates, MD and Susan Carson, RN, MSN, CPNP from Childrens Hospital Los Angeles have created
two informational webinars on iron overload. Dr Coates covers the basics of the condition as well as treatment options and Susan Carson
discusses patient concerns.
http://aplastic.org/aplastic/events/webinars/
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