On June 17, 2020, the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society presented its first online information session in its Membership Lecture Series. We were honoured to have Prof. Pierre Brissot join us live from Rennes, France, to provide us with an update

Episode 8: Part 1 of 3 What's New in the Definition of Hemochromatosis? With Prof. Pierre Brissot

Nov 9th, 2020 13m 29s

Episode 9: Part 2 of 3 What's New in the Diagnosis of Hemochromatosis? With Prof. Pierre Brissot

Nov 9th, 2020 17m 17s

Episode 7: Diet with Dr. Paul Adams

Jun 3rd, 2019 5m 42s

Dr. Adams explains the hepcidin protein’s role in regulating the body’s iron balance, and the effects that diet and alcohol intake have on ferritin levels. To view the visuals Dr. Adams references in this podcast, please visit https://www.toomu

Episode 1: Ancestral Links with Dr. Paul Adams

Jun 3rd, 2019 10m 35s

In this Ancestral Links episode, Dr. Adams explores the journey the hemochromatosis gene has taken through history to become prevalent today in those of Celtic and Northern European descent. To view the visuals Dr. Adams references in this podc

Episode 2: Hemochromatosis Research with Dr. Paul Adams

Jun 3rd, 2019 11m 5s

Dr. Adams looks at the genetic structure and symptoms of hemochromatosis, and delves into the results of some large population studies conducted on the disorder. To view the visuals Dr. Adams references in this podcast, please visit https://www

Episode 3: Family Links with Dr. Paul Adams

Jun 3rd, 2019 6m 10s

Dr. Adams explores how family members of people with hemochromatosis are at risk, and why screening newborn babies for the disorder is not recommended. To view the visuals Dr. Adams references in this podcast, please visit https://www.toomuchir

Episode 5: Ferritin Tests with Dr. Paul Adams

Jun 3rd, 2019 4m 39s

Dr. Adams answers our questions about types of iron tests, the difference between high ferritin and iron overload, and what liver biopsies can tell us versus liver function blood work. To view the visuals Dr. Adams references in this podcast, p

Episode 4: Diagnosis with Dr. Paul Adams

Jun 3rd, 2019 6m 32s

Dr. Adams discusses the various pathways to diagnosis based on different symptom sets, and why many health care providers miss the signs. To view the visuals Dr. Adams references in this podcast, please visit https://www.toomuchiron.ca/video. W

Episode 6: Treatment with Dr. Paul Adams

Jun 3rd, 2019 6m 21s

Dr. Adams talks about how phlebotomies (or blood lettings) can reverse liver scarring but not improve joint pain, and whether maintenance post-treatment is necessary for everyone. To view the visuals Dr. Adams references in this podcast, please

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