USPSTF Recommends Against Screening for Hemochromatosis
14th Nov 2006, 13:37 GMT
ACP says not enough evidence to support or refute screening of family members for this rare disorder. But, USPSTF says that screening asymptomatic family members may cause more harm than good. Journal Watch
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