The modified iron avidity index: a promising phenotypic predictor in HFE‐related haemochromatosis

ConclusionThe modified IAI is a fairly good predictor in non‐PPI‐using homozygous C282Y HH patients, to differentiate who needs ≥3 maintenance phlebotomies per year. Therefore, this index might help to select patients that benefit from an alternative less frequent therapy, e.g. erythrocytapheresis.

Source: Liver International - April 5, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Pauline L. M. Verhaegh, Wenke Moris, Ger H. Koek, Cees Th. B. M. Deursen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research