Hemochromatosis Treatment by Venipuncture Through History: Applying Venipuncture in the Treatment of Hemochromatosis

Hemochromatosis is a hereditary disease caused by the mutation of genes responsible for regulating iron metabolism in the body. The mutation results in elevated iron absorption from the food that is deposited and stored in various organs and tissues. Due to the excessive decomposition of iron, organ...

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Main Author: Marija Čuljak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Medicine Osijek 2018-12-01
Series:Southeastern European Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://seemedj.mefos.unios.hr/index.php/seemedj/article/view/75/37