A mouthful, hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes a buildup of excess iron in the body. If left untreated, ...

These conditions may include kidney diseases, certain metabolic disorders, hemochromatosis, familial hypercholesterolemia, ...

A mouthful, hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes a buildup of excess iron in the body. If left untreated, hemochromatosis can cause serious complications and damage many parts of the ...

Iron homeostasis is strictly regulated at the level of intestinal absorption of iron from the diet. Only a small amount of iron enters and leaves the body on a daily basis. Normally, about 1-2 mg ...

IN LOVING MEMORY OF Josephine Bogie Thomas April 25, 1921 – May 13, 1999 “Mom, it has been 11 long years since hereditary hemochromatosis/iron overload disease stole your precious life from us. Your ...

Hereditary hemochromatosis is an inherited iron overload disorder caused by inappropriately low hepcidin secretion leading to increased duodenal absorption of dietary iron, most commonly in C282Y ...

“I store iron in my body, so if I don’t give blood, it stays in my body — the iron — and it can cause medical problems,” ...

Other etiological diagnoses identified at smaller percentages included Gilbert's syndrome, viral hepatitis, MetALD, hereditary hemochromatosis, and autoimmune liver diseases. Of iLFTs performed, 20% ...

On July 8, 2015, Cathy Mahoney passed away unexpectedly at age 55 after suffering heart failure at her home in Chevy Chase, Maryland, following complications from hemochromatosis. Cathy was a devoted ...

BISSON, Cynthia Baker Cynthia Baker Bisson, 46, of Arizona, formerly of East Hartford, CT died peacefully surrounded by her family on April 15, 2010. Cindi fought a courageous four year battle against ...

Pulaski Rd., Chicago, to St. Louis de Montfort Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Donations can be made to American Hemochromatosis Society.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours at the Agawam Funeral Home, 184 Main Street, are Friday from 4 – 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American ...