Heavy metals are dangerous at high levels, but treatments that remove can also be risky and only benefit certain patients.

Iron overload syndrome, including hereditary hemochromatosis, is a disorder marked by excessive iron buildup in the body, primarily due to HFE gene mutations or secondary causes like chronic ...

Scientists developed a non-invasive MRI technique to measure brain iron levels, which may help identify patients at higher ...

This study reveals unique insights into improving biliary cold preservation by exploring the natural cold tolerance ...

Biliary complications are a major challenge in liver transplantation, largely due to cholangiocytes being highly susceptible to cold-induced injury ...

A special brain imaging technique could help predict if a person will develop dementia later in life, a new study has revealed. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University used a special MRI technique ...

The thalassemia market is primarily driven by regular blood transfusions and iron chelation therapies, which help manage anemia and prevent iron overload. Curative treatments, such as stem cell ...

However, understanding this condition, its type, and early diagnosis can help prevent life-altering complications.

Iron is usually seen as your ally in pregnancy, but what happens when your body gets more than it needs? Iron overload is a condition where excess iron builds up in organs like the liver, heart, and ...

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: VRTX) announced today a reimbursement agreement with the Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA) for eligible transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia (TDT) and severe sickle ...

Normal ferritin levels range from 15-150 ng/mL for females and 15-200 ng/mL for males. High ferritin levels can indicate an iron overload or inflammation. Eating iron-rich foods can help you raise ...

For more stubborn rust or scale, mechanical methods may be necessary. Brass wire brushes, scrapers, or even rotary tools with ...