Abstract Aims The extent of irreversible cardiomyocyte necrosis after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a major determinant of residual left ventricular (LV) function and clinical outcome. Cell therapy based on CD34+ cells has emerged as an option to help repair the myocardium and to improve outcomes.
Jerome Roncalli+17 more
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Spatial pattern of phenylketonuria disease determination using geographic information system in Lorestan province from 2006 to 2016 [PDF]
Introduction: Phenylketonuria(PKU) is a metabolic disorder that, if not detected and treated promptly, causes mental retardation. The use of the geographic information system (GIS) in favor of spreading the disease helps to control the disease. Therefore,
Zaher Khazaei+5 more
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Phenylketonuria: Protein content and amino acids profile of dishes for phenylketonuric patients. The relevance of phenylalanine [PDF]
Phenylketonuria is an inborn error of metabolism, involving, in most cases, a deficient activity of phenylalanine hydroxylase. Neonatal diagnosis and a prompt special diet (low phenylalanine and natural-protein restricted diets) are essential to the ...
Almeida, Manuela F.+5 more
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Abstract Although inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) are a rare cause of epilepsy, seizures are a common presentation in these disorders. Seizures in IEM are frequently refractory to conventional anti‐seizure medication and might warrant initiation of specific treatments based on vitamins or dietary modifications or provision of alternative substrates ...
D. Kapoor+7 more
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Communicative and psycholinguistic abilities in children with phenylketonuria and congenital hypothyroidism [PDF]
The Neonatal Screening for Inborn Errors of Metabolism of the Association of Parents and Friends of Special Needs Individuals (APAE) - Bauru, Brazil, was implanted and accredited by the Brazilian Ministry of Health in 1998.
ANASTÁCIO-PESSAN, Fernanda da Luz+4 more
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Inherited metabolic epilepsies–established diseases, new approaches
Abstract Inherited metabolic epilepsies (IMEs) represent the inherited metabolic disorders (IMDs) in which epilepsy is a prevailing component, often determining other neurodevelopmental outcomes associated with the disorder. The different metabolic pathways affected by individual IMEs are the basis of their rarity and heterogeneity.
Itay Tokatly Latzer, Phillip L. Pearl
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NEWBORN SCREENING FOR RARE DISEASES IN THE NORTH-EAST PART OF ROMANIA: RESULTS OF THE NEWBORN SCREENING PROGRAM 2009-2012 [PDF]
Objective. To evaluate the Newborn Screening Program for rare diseases – congenital hypothyroidism (CH) and phenylketonuria (PKU) – in the north-east part of Romania from 2009 to 2012. Methods.
Dana-Teodora Anton-Paduraru+1 more
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The Role of Proteins in the Sensory Perception/Organoleptic Properties of Food
Protein structure controls sensory attributes such as flavor, texture, and aroma. This can occur during amino acid breakdown, Maillard reactions and lipid–protein interactions which generate flavor profiles. Bioactive peptides also provide taste and health benefits.
Tharuka Wijesekara, Idaresit Ekaette
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A late-diagnosed phenylketonuria case presenting with autism spectrum disorder in early childhood
Phenylketonuria is one of the most prevalent autosomal recessive hereditary disorders in Turkey. If untreated, it results in severe brain damage and can also be associated with autism in certain patients.
Betül Mazlum+5 more
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The ethics of genetic research on intelligence [PDF]
Should research on the possible genetic components of human intelligence be carried out? I first try to provide some general guidelines as to whether any particular piece of research should be undertaken and then consider the specific example of the ...
Reiss, Michael
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