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Bone health in patients with inborn errors of metabolism
Inborn errors of metabolism encompass a wide spectrum of disorders, frequently affecting bone. The most important metabolic disorders that primarily influence calcium or phosphate balance, resulting in skeletal pathology, are hypophosphatemic rickets and
M. Langeveld, C. Hollak
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Abstract Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common hereditary condition affecting approximately 1 in 500 adults. It is characterized by marked clinical heterogeneity with individuals experiencing minimal to no symptoms, while others may have more severe outcomes including heart failure and sudden cardiac death.
Erin M. Miller+7 more
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Case-control study about the acceptance of Pegvaliase in Phenylketonuria
Introduction: Pegvaliase is a novel enzyme substitution therapy approved by the European Drug Administration (EDA) in May 2019 for the treatment of Phenylketonuria (PKU) in adults and children ≥16 years of age.
Johannes Krämer
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Neonatal Screening for Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Deficiency—Insights and Unexpected Challenges
With the implementation of tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS), neonatal screening for medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCADD) has been introduced in many screening programs worldwide. Together with phenylketonuria, MCADD is the disorder most frequently
Esther M. Maier
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Fifteen years experience: Egyptian metabolic lab [PDF]
Background: Inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) are single gene disorders responsible for abnormalities in the synthesis or catabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and fats by means of defective enzymes or transport proteins which results in a block of the ...
Abdallah, Z Y, Fateen, E M, Ibrahim, M S
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The International Working Group on Neurotransmitter related Disorders (iNTD): A worldwide research project focused on primary and secondary neurotransmitter disorders [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that enable communication between the neurons in the synaptic cleft. Inborn errors of neurotransmitter biosynthesis, breakdown and transport are a group of very rare neurometabolic diseases ...
Cortès Saladelafont, Elisenda+16 more
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The Role of Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in Neonatal and Fetal Brain Research
The biochemical composition and structure of the brain are in a rapid change during the exuberant stage of fetal and neonatal development. 1H‐MRS is a noninvasive tool that can evaluate brain metabolites in healthy fetuses and infants as well as those with neurological diseases.
Steve C.N. Hui+2 more
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New Developments in Screening for Inborn Errors of Metabolism [PDF]
I have briefly outlined the PKU program in the State of Virginia and tried to demonstrate how this screening experience has disclosed the heterogeneity of the disease plus the need for an individualized approach to dietary control.
Mamunes, Peter
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Term infant formula macronutrient composition: An update for clinicians
Abstract Protein, carbohydrates, and fats comprise the macronutrient components of infant formulas. While all infant formulas in the United States meet specific nutrition standards, the macronutrient composition of formulas is diverse. Each macronutrient in the formula may play a role in treating or managing the disease.
Catherine Larson‐Nath+10 more
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Introduction: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inborn error of metabolism, which is caused by a deficiency in the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH). Life-long Phe-free diet impairs quality of life, especially in adolescents and young adults which take ...
Johannes Krämer
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