Highlighted news and relevant events for the PKU.cat community
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Researchers from Clínic-IDIBAPS organize an outreach event for the International Phenylketonuria Day
During “PKU”liar Day, celebrated on June 28, the latest advances in the disease were presented, and workshops were organized for patients and their families. Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a…
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Neonatal diagnosis is key for patients with phenylketonuria
Early diagnosis, a protein-free diet, and treatment with a cofactor called BH4 enable normal development for patients with this disease. A project currently being carried out between Hospital…
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Seven rare disease research projects at Sant Joan de Déu to be funded by La Marató de TV3
In the 2019 edition dedicated to rare diseases, 228 projects were submitted, of which 41 will receive funding. A total of seven biomedical research projects, led or involving…
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Sleep disorders in children and adolescents affected by phenylketonuria
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a disorder that affects amino acid metabolism, essential molecules needed to form proteins. This causes a specific amino acid to accumulate in the tissues, leading…
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