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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a very common disorder affecting 1 in every 1,000 babies.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a very common disorder affecting 1 in every 1,000 babies.
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If left untreated, PKU can lead to serious developmental issues in babies.
If left untreated, PKU can lead to serious developmental issues in babies.
True
PKU is caused by the accumulation of phenylalanine in the blood.
PKU is caused by the accumulation of phenylalanine in the blood.
True
Special milk with phenylalanine can prevent serious illness in babies with PKU.
Special milk with phenylalanine can prevent serious illness in babies with PKU.
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Phenylketonuria (PKU) affects about 1 in every 20,000 babies.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) affects about 1 in every 20,000 babies.
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Newborn screening for rare disorders is typically done within the first 48 to 72 hours after birth.
Newborn screening for rare disorders is typically done within the first 48 to 72 hours after birth.
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The heel prick test can screen for PKU among other rare metabolic disorders.
The heel prick test can screen for PKU among other rare metabolic disorders.
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The term 'neonatal' refers to a child under 1 year of age.
The term 'neonatal' refers to a child under 1 year of age.
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Robert Guthrie, M.D., Ph.D., was a key figure in the development of newborn screening for rare disorders.
Robert Guthrie, M.D., Ph.D., was a key figure in the development of newborn screening for rare disorders.
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Newborn screening is primarily done in developing countries where access to healthcare is limited.
Newborn screening is primarily done in developing countries where access to healthcare is limited.
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The newborn screening test for rare disorders is often referred to as the 'heel prick' test.
The newborn screening test for rare disorders is often referred to as the 'heel prick' test.
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All 50 states in the United States now provide newborn screening for rare disorders.
All 50 states in the United States now provide newborn screening for rare disorders.
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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a condition where a baby cannot properly use phenylalanine, causing brain damage.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a condition where a baby cannot properly use phenylalanine, causing brain damage.
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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a common condition found in 1 in 100 babies.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a common condition found in 1 in 100 babies.
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Phenylketonuria (PKU) does not lead to any severe learning difficulties.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) does not lead to any severe learning difficulties.
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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is caused by the improper development of the thyroid gland.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is caused by the improper development of the thyroid gland.
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Phenylketonuria (PKU) affects the way the body converts food and drink into energy.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) affects the way the body converts food and drink into energy.
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In Phenylketonuria (PKU), phenylalanine accumulates in the blood and causes brain damage.
In Phenylketonuria (PKU), phenylalanine accumulates in the blood and causes brain damage.
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