Listen "Episode 61: Phenylketonuria - Purple or Green?!?"
Episode Synopsis
Phenylketonuria: What is it? What are the symptoms? And What causes it? In this episode, we will go over the history of PKU, how it is currently treated including some of the dietary treatments, and our current screening methods for newborns. Tune in to learn more!
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Resources:
For Katy https://pkujournal.com/for-katy-a-film-about-newborn-screening/
PKU Journal (Kevin Alexander): https://pkujournal.com/
Kevin Alexander (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/kevinalexander_pku?igsh=bXQ3dzJucHMzeHBj
National PKU Alliance (US): https://www.npkua.org/
National Society for PKU (UK): https://nspku.org/
Metabolic Dietary Disorders Association (AUS): https://mdda.org.au/
References:
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/phenylketonuria
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7570064/
https://academic.oup.com/labmed/article/41/2/118/2504941
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/phenylketonuria/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20376308
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/phenylketonuria/symptoms-causes/syc-20376302
https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2021/0628/984233-irish-actors-rare-disorder-restricts-him-from-85-of-foods/
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/newborn-screening
https://mdda.org.au/diagnosis/phenylketonuria/
https://www.physio-pedia.com/Proteins
*This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you suspect you have a medical condition, please seek out an opinion of a medical professional.*
Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/
Or pick up some stylish merch: https://merchanatomy.com/
Support us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/anatomyofix
Resources:
For Katy https://pkujournal.com/for-katy-a-film-about-newborn-screening/
PKU Journal (Kevin Alexander): https://pkujournal.com/
Kevin Alexander (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/kevinalexander_pku?igsh=bXQ3dzJucHMzeHBj
National PKU Alliance (US): https://www.npkua.org/
National Society for PKU (UK): https://nspku.org/
Metabolic Dietary Disorders Association (AUS): https://mdda.org.au/
References:
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/phenylketonuria
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7570064/
https://academic.oup.com/labmed/article/41/2/118/2504941
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/phenylketonuria/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20376308
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/phenylketonuria/symptoms-causes/syc-20376302
https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2021/0628/984233-irish-actors-rare-disorder-restricts-him-from-85-of-foods/
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/newborn-screening
https://mdda.org.au/diagnosis/phenylketonuria/
https://www.physio-pedia.com/Proteins
*This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you suspect you have a medical condition, please seek out an opinion of a medical professional.*
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