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Classic galactosemia: features of diagnosis and treatment
Background. Galactosemia type I, or classic galactosemia (CG), is the most severe form of hereditary disorders of carbohydrate metabolism, in particular, galactose. Galactosemia is not included in the program of massive neonatal screening in Ukraine. The
N.O. Pichkur +2 more
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Outcomes analysis of verbal dyspraxia in classic galactosemia [PDF]
This study evaluates a genotype/phenotype relationship between developmental verbal dyspraxia (DVD) and the common, missense mutation of the galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase gene, Q188R, in patients with classic galactosemia (G/G).As part of this study, we devised a questionnaire for "speech problems" to be completed by the patient\'s clinician.
A, Robertson +4 more
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Abstract Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and early menopause (EM) affect millions of women worldwide. Compared with normal menopause, they confer a longer duration of estrogen deficiency and are associated not only with a shorter lifespan, but with a reduced healthspan, owing to an increased risk of cardiovascular, skeletal, cognitive and ...
Chiara Benedetto +8 more
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Unusual Presentation of Classical Galactosemia: A Case Report of Iranian Experience
Galactosemia is a rare autosomal recessive metabolic disorder with four main types, and classic galactosemia is the most prevalent. These patients have galactose‐1‐phosphate‐uridyltransferase deficiency.
Mohammadreza Alaee +4 more
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Deep phenotyping classical galactosemia: clinical outcomes and biochemical markers [PDF]
Abstract Early diagnosis and dietary treatment do not prevent long-term complications, which mostly affect the central nervous system in classical galactosemia patients. The clinical outcome of patients is highly variable, and there is an urgent need for prognostic biomarkers.
Welsink-Karssies, M.M. +18 more
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ABSTRACT Chronic liver disease in infancy is uncommon, diagnostically demanding, and rarely reported from sub‐Saharan Africa, where advanced hepatologic evaluation is seldom accessible. We describe a one‐year‐old boy from rural Somaliland who presented with a two‐week history of progressive abdominal distension, followed by jaundice, hematemesis and ...
Khadar Jama Ibrahim +3 more
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Cross Sectional Study of Prenatal Diagnosis Uptake Among Individuals With Genetic Conditions
ABSTRACT Objective Prenatal diagnostic genetic testing allows for early identification of significant fetal conditions and enables informed decision‐making regarding management options. The aim of this study was to assess prenatal testing practice among individuals with genetic conditions.
Ebunoluwa Ojo +4 more
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Classical Galactosemia is an inborn error of metabolism, a disease in which galactose (milk sugar) is not processed correctly in the cells of the body. The enzyme galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (GALT) is an enzyme essential for one of the steps in the conversion of galactose into glucose, which is used by the body for energy.
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Classic Galactosemia Presenting with Unilateral Peters’ Anomaly [PDF]
<i>Objective:</i> To report a case of classic galactosemia that presented with a rare ocular finding, Peters’ anomaly. <i>Clinical Presentation and Intervention:</i> A neonate, born to first-degree healthy cousins, presented with persistent vomiting, failure to thrive, lethargy, and jaundice.
Hadeel, Faras +2 more
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The Swedish National Pediatric Cataract Register (PECARE): Coexisting systemic disorders 2007–2023
Abstract Purpose To analyse the frequency and type of coexisting systemic disorders in children operated on for cataract in Sweden. Methods Data were retrieved from the Swedish National Pediatric Cataract Register (PECARE) for children operated between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2023 (n = 975), including follow‐ups at age 1, 2, 5 and 10 ...
David Wackerberg +9 more
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