Dementia rates higher in men with common genetic disorder haemochromatosis
(University of Exeter) New research has found that men who have the Western world's most common genetic disorder are more likely to develop dementia, compared to those without the faulty genes. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 2, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
'Celtic gene' may increase liver cancer risk in men of UK heritage
A gene that is often passed through Celtic bloodlines and can cause haemochromatosis, an iron toxicity syndrome, has been linked to higher risks of liver cancer by a new University of Exeter study. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 26, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'Celtic gene' may raise liver cancer risk by 11-fold for 500K US men
A gene that is often passed through Celtic bloodlines and can cause haemochromatosis, an iron toxicity syndrome, has been linked to higher risks of liver cancer by a new University of Exeter study. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 26, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Men with 'the Celtic gene' are 11 times more likely to develop liver cancer, study finds
The mutation on the p.C282Y gene, is so nicknamed because it's found most commonly in people with Celtic British heritage, and it causes iron build-up in the body via haemochromatosis. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 25, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Maternal intravenous immunoglobulin for the prevention of allo-immune fetal and neonatal haemochromatosis
NHS England will commission maternal intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) for the prevention of allo-immune fetal and neonatal haemochromatosis in accordance with the criteria outlined in this policy. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - December 5, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Haemochromatosis 'bigger threat than we thought'
Genetic disorder Haemochromatosis can cause liver failure, diabetes and severe arthritis if untreated. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - January 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Haemochromatosis: 'Most common' genetic disorder test call
Jenny Lees, whose son had haemochromatosis and died, wants to see routine testing for the disorder. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - January 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Commonest genetic mutation causes much morbidity
HFE p.C282Y homozygosity to blame for more haemochromatosis and other illness than was realised Related items fromOnMedica Type 2 diabetes in 10 times more young people than realised Scotland reveals plans to cut impact of type 2 diabetes Scotland reveals target of halving child obesity by 2030 Diabetes will soon cost NHS £16.9bn UK falls behind other nations in preventing avoidable death (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 17, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Hundreds of thousands could be suffering with 'stealth disease' caused by common genetic disorder
Ruth Jones, (pictured) a mother-of-two from Stamford, Lincolnshire, was diagnosed after suffering aches and pains. Haemochromatosis was previously thought to be a minor condition. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 16, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'I was in excruciating pain from excess iron'
Too much iron in the blood, or haemochromatosis, is a little-known, debilitating condition, often undiagnosed. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - November 11, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
DR MARTIN SCURR explains the Celtic condition
Haemochromatosis is an inherited disorder where the intestine absorbs excessive amounts of iron from the food that you eat. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 11, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Screening for haemochromatosis cost effective in Australia
(Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News)
Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - December 31, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Model of haemochromatosis screening developed
(Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News)
Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - November 30, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Doctor's Diary: Imagined pain that is real
Having long been told that chronic pelvic pain was psychosomatic, finally a cause of the symptoms that many women suffer with has been found and even better a treatment (Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice)
Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice - August 31, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: chronic pelvic pain senile pruritus haemochromatosis itchy skin aspirin public health Doctor's Diary Metformin diabetes endometriosis James Le Fanu Source Type: news
