Iron overload, characterized by elevated serum ferritin levels, has long been associated with various systemic complications, yet its impact on skeletal health has not been as well understood. A ...

Further, although serum ferritin is recognized as a proinflammatory biomarker that is frequently elevated in a variety of autoimmune disorders, the role it plays in AAV still needs to be elucidated.

Doctors may use several tests to help diagnose hemochromatosis. The process may start with a physical exam and blood tests to check a person’s iron levels. Healthcare professionals use the terms ...

Higher iron levels may be directly linked to more severe and widespread gum disease, even after adjusting for other possible risk factors, according to a large study recently published in the Journal ...

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) tend to have higher average ferritin levels compared to control subjects, but this does not seem to have a significant impact on their fertility or ...

Factors influencing ferritin levels included irregular menstruation, menstrual bleeding volume, and elevated insulin levels—features closely associated with the syndrome. Although high ferritin has ...