The First Treatment for PKU: The Pioneers—Birmingham 1951
Prior to the introduction of newborn screening, Phenylketonuria (PKU) was a devastating disorder with affected individuals usually committed to a life in care in large institutions (asylums). Newborn screening only began after it was shown that those with PKU could be treated with a modified diet an...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Neonatal Screening |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2409-515X/7/1/19 |