BH4 (tetrahydrobiopterin) plays an important role in the activity of the enzyme that is dysfunctional, or not working properly, in people ... Read more

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021

I Have PKU. Will I Pass It On to My Children?

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If you have phenylketonuria (PKU), you may be wondering whether you can pass the disease on to your future children. Here ... Read more

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

Tips for Dealing With Depression When You Have PKU

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People with phenylketonuria (PKU) may be more prone to depression than the general population. The stress of living with a chronic ... Read more

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021

EEG and Phenylketonuria

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An electroencephalogram, commonly known as an EEG, is a diagnostic test for assessing brain waves that doctors may use in treating ... Read more

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021

Warning Signs of Depression in PKU Patients

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Living with a rare chronic disease such as phenylketonuria (PKU) can be very stressful. Being limited to a strict diet also ... Read more

January 14, 2021January 14, 2021

About the PKUDOS Patient Registry

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BioMarin has set up a registry to monitor phenylketonuria (PKU) patients who have received its treatment Kuvan (sapropterin dihydrochloride). The information ... Read more

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020

Prevalence of Phenylketonuria?

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) cases have been reported to different degrees in countries across the world. There have been a number of studies ... Read more