HFE mutations and iron in hemodialysis patients

Discussion: although data must be confirmed in larger prospective studies, this favorable shift in iron metabolism balance possibly results in reduced mortality, in particular because of cardiovascular and infective diseases. Further genetic studies may offer a valuable tool to test these hypotheses and guide personalized clinical management and the research of new therapies.
Source: Hemodialysis International - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: Supplement Article Source Type: research