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Diagnosis of Iron Overload
Transfusion-dependent patients are at risk of iron overload and, therefore, require careful monitoring to avoid the morbidity and mortality associated with excess iron. In this webcast, Dr. Domenica Cappellini discusses the advantages and disadvantages of various methods of assessing iron overload and how best to utilize test results in managing patients.
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Faculty
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Maria D. Cappellini, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine
University of Milan
Maggiore Hospital
Milan, Italy
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Target Audience
This activity is designed for haematologists, medical oncologists, haematology-oncology specialists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the screening, evaluation, treatment, and management of adults and children with iron overload, resulting from the spectrum of chronic iron overload diseases.
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Learning Objectives
After participating in this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Compare the pros and cons of the established methods (LIC and serum ferritin), as well as investigational methods, for measuring iron levels.
- Through a better understanding of the pros and cons of each methodology for measuring iron levels, select appropriate methods for measuring iron levels (including LIC) in assessing patients at risk for iron overload in the practice setting.
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Disclosure Information
Maria D. Cappellini, MD, is a consultant for and on the speakers bureau of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. Prof. Cappellini has disclosed that she will not reference any unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices.
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