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Genetic implications for newborn screening for phenylketonuria.
Clinics in perinatology - 1 Jun 2001
de la Cruz F, Koch R
Abstract excerpt
The genetic implications for PKU are similar to those for any inherited disorder, but require an intimate knowledge of the dietary care required by these women. Unfortunately, today most women with PKU have discontinued dietary treatment by adulthood and find the restricted phe diet onerous and difficult. Fortunately, this is changing. "Diet for life" is the usual, although not yet universally, adopted practice...
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