Results Of 371 patients (ages 5–58y, mean 24y), 93% were transfused and 92% receiving chelation (26% deferoxamine (DFO; a slow subcutaneous infusion via portable pump), 63% oral, 11% combination).

Chelation therapy for autism involves the use of drugs to clear heavy metals from the body, which some people believe causes autism. It is an alternative therapy that has little proven benefit but one ...

We were able to analyze a large, racially diverse, international sample of thalassemia patients, almost all on transfusion therapy, mostly using deferoxamine or deferasirox for chelation.

A multi-institutional study made up of 26 researchers led by the University of Melbourne has discovered that iron-reducing ...

While growing evidence suggests that there’s a link between blood iron levels and the development of Alzheimer’s disease, new ...

When dentists look inside your mouth, they’re not just looking for cavities. They’re looking for gum disease and oral cancers, as well as assessing the overall health of the millions of bacteria, ...

Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO Ferritin is a protein that stores iron for your body. Iron is a mineral needed to ...

Oral presentation shares head-to-head results for investigational combination pozelimab plus cemdisiran vs. ravulizumab in paroxysmal nocturnal ...

About 18,000 Americans are diagnosed with a new case of oropharyngeal cancer each year, with a UK head, neck and thyroid surgeon pointing the finger at oral sex. Oropharyngeal cancer is a type of ...

Oral cancer is a cancerous growth in the mouth, on the tongue, lips or gums. The most common type of oral cancer is squamous cell carcinoma.

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For high levels, treatment options may include: Phlebotomy: This procedure involves the regular removal of blood to decrease ...