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Phenylketonuria (PKU): A problem solved?
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare metabolic disorder characterized by impaired conversion of phenylalanine (Phe) to tyrosine. If left untreated, the resultant accumulation of excess blood Phe can cause physiological, neurological, and intellectual disabilities. The National PKU Alliance (NPKUA) conducted a survey of its membership to assess current health status and interest in new treatments for...
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متن کاملproblem-solving skills in children with early treated phenylketonuria
objectives: this study aimed to investigate the level of problem-solving skills in 1-4 year-old children with early treated phenylketonuria (etpku). methods:this analytic, cross-sectional study was conducted on 70 1-4 year-old children referred to phenylketonuria (pku) clinics that had been diagnosed on screening at birth and had been treated. the measurements were a demographic questionnaire, ...
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Genetic engineering is a controversial issue. People on all sides of the debate have moral concerns about where this technology could lead society. This paper will argue that genetic engineering should 1 be used to correct the conditions of individuals who possess diseases that cause extreme physical or mental dysfunction. This argument will address mental diseases such as depression, as well a...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Annals of Human Genetics
سال: 1998
ISSN: 0003-4800,1469-1809
DOI: 10.1046/j.1469-1809.1998.6230193.x