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MLA Steve Aiken Urges Early Screening for 'Celtic Curse'

2/17/2025

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UUP MLA Steve Aiken, battling haemochromatosis, passionately champions early screening for this genetic condition, dubbed the 'Celtic Curse,' which impacts one in ten in Northern Ireland. He warns of the dangers of excessive iron absorption, urging that timely detection can avert severe health complications and alleviate the burden on healthcare resources.

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UUP MLA Steve Aiken, battling haemochromatosis, passionately champions early screening for this genetic condition, dubbed the 'Celtic Curse,' which impacts one in ten in Northern Ireland. He warns of the dangers of excessive iron absorption, urging that timely detection can avert severe health complications and alleviate the burden on healthcare resources.