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Maternal Phenylketonuria (PKU): Diet, Risks, and Guidelines for Expecting Moms

Sep 15, 2024

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Read more If you’re dealing with phenylketonuria (PKU) and are pregnant, it’s normal to have a lot of questions about how your condition might affect your baby—and vice versa. Let’s dive into what you need to know to ensure you and your little one have a healthy journey ahead. What is Phenylketonuria (PKU)? PKU is…
Understanding Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Sep 30, 2023

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Read more Pheylketonuria, commonly known as PKU, is a genetic metabolic disorder that arises from a mutation in the PAH gene. This condition has long posed challenges in diagnosis, but thanks to the implementation of newborn screening tests over the past four decades, early detection has become much more reliable in the United States. PKU…