Serum ferritin levels in hemoglobin H disease.
Published 1983 · R. Galanello, M. Melis, E. Paglietti
Acta haematologica
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Abstract
This study shows that hemoglobin H disease patients aged between 0.5 and 44 years, usually (27 out of 30) have normal serum ferritin levels according to age. This reconfirms that in this disease there are usually normal iron stores. However, in a few patients (3 out of 30) increased levels were found. This may be due to inappropriate iron medication, transfusions or associated idiopathic hereditary hemocromatosis gene.
Study Snapshot
Key takeawayHemoglobin H disease patients generally have normal serum ferritin levels, but some may have increased levels due to inappropriate medication, transfusions, or idiopathic hereditary hemocromatosis gene.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.