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July 9, 2020July 9, 2020

Will Phenylketonuria Affect My Child’s Lifespan?

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If your child was diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU) shortly after birth, you may be worried about how the disease could affect their lifespan. Many factors can affect a person’s lifespan, ranging ... Read more

July 2, 2020July 9, 2020

We Are Both Carriers of PKU. What Are Our Reproductive Options?

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If you and your partner are both carriers for phenylketonuria (PKU), you should meet with a genetic counselor. The counselor can tell you about your risks of passing the disease ... Read more

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020

Treatment Plan for Phenylketonuria

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People with phenylketonuria (PKU) have a harmful buildup of an amino acid called phenylalanine (one of the building blocks of protein) in their bodies. Consequently, they must rely on a phenylalanine-restricted diet to ... Read more

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020

Preparing for Doctor Visits When You Have a Child With PKU

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If your child has been diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU), you may be wondering what information is best to bring to a doctor’s appointment, and how you should prepare. Upon ... Read more

June 11, 2020June 11, 2020

Developmental Monitoring for Children With Phenylketonuria

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Children with phenylketonuria (PKU) are typically put on a phenylalanine-restricted diet that is low in natural protein. Because the diet can impede normal development, the children require monitoring to ... Read more

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

How Does Ethnicity Affect Risk of Inheriting Phenylketonuria?

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare, heritable disorder characterized by the buildup of an amino acid called phenylalanine in the body. (Amino acids are building blocks of proteins). This buildup ... Read more

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

Support Groups for Phenylketonuria

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Rare and chronic diseases such as phenylketonuria (PKU) have an emotional side. Between symptoms, caregiving, and feelings of isolation, coping can be a challenge. It may seem as if ... Read more

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

Why Do I Need Genetic Counseling if My Baby Has PKU?

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If your newborn is diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU), it’s important for you and your partner to receive genetic counseling. What is genetic counseling? Genetic counseling helps you to understand how ... Read more

May 14, 2020June 11, 2020

What Is Newborn Screening and Why Is it so Important in Phenylketonuria?

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In most countries, including across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, a child shortly after birth will undergo testing for phenylketonuria (PKU) at birth. Here are some things to know about ... Read more

May 6, 2020May 12, 2020

How Does Enzyme Replacement Therapy Work for PKU?

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormally high levels of phenylalanine (a protein building block, also called an amino acid) in the body. There is currently ... Read more

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