Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Epilepsy
…result of * Diabetes complications * Electrolyte imbalances * Kidney failure, uremia (toxic accumulation of wastes) * Nutritional deficiencies * Phenylketonuria (PKU) -- can cause seizures in infants * Other metabolic diseases, such as inborn error of metabolism * Use of cocaine, amphetamines, alcohol,…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Generalized tonic-clonic seizure
…Diabetes mellitus complications * Electrolyte imbalances * Kidney failure, uremia (toxic accumulation of wastes) * Nutritional deficiencies * Phenylketonuria (PKU)-- rarely causing seizures in infants * Low blood sodium or glucose * Brain injury usually causes seizures 2 years after the injury. Early… related searches:seizures
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Phenylketonuria Phenylketonuria Definition Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare condition in which the body does not properly break down (metabolize) an amino acid called phenylalanine. Alternative Names PKU Causes Phenylketonuria (PKU) is inherited, which means it is passed down through families. Both parents must pass… related searches:pku | hand rash
Endocrinology
…include patients with suspected metabolic disease presenting as developmental delay and/or seizures, as well as known biochemical diseases such as phenylketonuria (PKU). Education Our educational activities include medical student and residency electives, as well as an accredited fellowship program in pediatric… related searches:endocrinology | hallett center | pku
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Genetics
…situation compromises respiration and greatly increases the chance of pulmonary infections. Affected individuals rarely survive to the age of 40. * Phenylketonuria (PKU ) is a common genetic disorder (1 out of 12,000 births) which results from a deficient enzyme required for the metabolism of the amino acid… related searches:pku
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Serum phenylalanine screening
Serum phenylalanine screening Definition Serum phenylalanine screening is a test for the disease phenylketonuria (PKU). The test detects abnormally high levels of phenylalanine. Alternative Names Phenylalanine; Phenylalanine - serum How the Test is Performed The test is usually included in routine screening…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Newborn screening tests
…tests. The most thorough screening panel checks for about 40 disorders. All 50 states screen for congenital hypothyroidism, galactosemia, and phenylketonuria (PKU). Alternative Names Infant screening tests How the Test is Performed Blood tests: A health care professional will prick the baby’s heel…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Phenylketonuria test Phenylketonuria test Blood is routinely drawn from newborn infants for testing. Blood is obtained by "heel stick" and collected on a special blotter paper. Routine testing includes phenylketonuria and blood type. Many hospitals include other tests such as thyroid function, hemoglobin S (sickle cell…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Phenylketonuria test Phenylketonuria test Blood is routinely drawn from newborn infants for testing. Blood is obtained by "heel stick" and collected on a special blotter paper. Routine testing usually includes phenylketonuria, thyroid function, hemoglobin S (sickle cell disease), and may test for other disorders. Newborn…
