Iron - http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec12/ch155/ch155f.html Explain why iron is important to hemaglobin, the two types found in food, and absorption information. Includes problems associated with deficiency, and information about Hemachromatosis, iron overload.
Iron Toxicity - http://www.irontoxicity.com Explores the causes, consequences, diagnosis, and management of iron overload. Includes underlying conditions, chelation therapy, and sickle cell update.
Ask About Iron: Transfusional Iron Overload Information - http://www.askaboutiron.com/index.jsp A portal sponsored by Novartis, dedicated to patients who get regular blood transfusions for sickle cell disease, thalassemia, myelodysplastic syndrome and are at risk of iron overload.
Exjade International Website - http://www.exjade.com The official international site by Novartis for EXJADE, an iron chelation therapy for the management of chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions.
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