CHELATION THERAPY HAS been around for decades as a treatment for toxic metal poisoning. But, there have also been claims that the therapy could help several other conditions. Experts aren't so sure.

Iron chelation therapy has emerged as a cornerstone in the management of disorders characterised by excess iron accumulation and associated metabolic dysregulation. Physiologically, iron is ...

Iron chelation therapy constitutes a vital intervention for a range of disorders characterised by excess body iron, including transfusion‐dependent anaemias and hereditary haemochromatosis. By ...

—Researchers recently examined how different iron chelation medications—deferoxamine, deferiprone, and deferasirox—impacted iron stores and long-term health in patients with transfusion-dependent ...

Starting iron chelation therapy early may prevent growth problems and organ damage from iron overload in children with TDT. Currently approved medications have limitations for use in very young ...