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Genetics


Ç      Update on the MSUD Gene Therapy Project, Winter 2006  

Ç      Gene Therapy For MSUD Takes a Big Step, Spring/Summer 2003  

Ç       Gene Therapy, Spring/Summer 2001  

Ç       Genetic and Biochemical Approaches to MSUD, Fall/Winter 2000-2001

Ç      ãCan Gene Therapy Cure This Child?ä, Spring/Summer 2000

Ç      Gene Repair Therapy Update, Fall/Winter 1999-2000

Ç      Genetics Primer, Fall/Winter 1999-2000

Ç      Update on Gene Repair Therapy (original article from Fall/Winter 98-99), Spring/Summer 1999

Ç      Gene Repair Therapy for MSUD, Fall/Winter 1998-99

Ç      Research and Carrier Testing for MSUD, Fall/Winter 1997-98

Ç      MSUD: From Protein to Genes to Therapy, Thanks to the Families, Fall/Winter 1996-97

Ç      Genetic Cause of Classic MSUD in the Mennonite Population Discovered, April 1991

 

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Research

Ç      MSUD Research Update, Winter 2006  
Ç      Meeting at the National Institutes of Health, , Winter/Spring 2003-2004  

Ç      Current Status of the MSUD Mouse Project, , Winter/Spring 2003-2004  

Ç      Congressional Attention Drawn to MSUD, , Winter/Spring 2003-2004  

Ç      Gene Therapy For MSUD Takes a Big Step, Spring/Summer 2003  

Ç      New Insights Into the Causes of Brain Damage in MSUD, Fall/Winter 2001-2002  

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Medical Treatment

 

Ç     Medical Therapy for Maple Syrup Urinary Disease, Winter 2006

Ç      Treatment of the Acute Crisis in MSUD, Winter/Spring 2003-2004

Ç      MSUD IV Solution Available From Germany, Spring/Summer 2003

Ç      Carnitine Therapy for Maple Syrup Urine Disease, Winter 2002-2003

Ç      Interaction Between Valproate and Branced-chain amino acid Metabolism, Spring/Summer 2002

Ç      Summary of Paper on Diagnosis and Treatment of Maple Syrup Urine Disease, Spring/Summer 2002
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Abstract of Article "Diagnosis and Treatment of Maple Syrup Disease", Spring/Summer 2002
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Progress and Understanding Treatment of MSUD, Fall/Winter 2000-2001

Ç      Sick Days and Help Letters, Fall/Winter 1999-2000

Ç      A New Liver For Kathryn, Spring/Summer 1998

Ç      MSUD and Pregnancy (Sue Annâs Pregnancy), Fall/Winter 1997-98

Ç      Neurologic and dietary Management of MSUD, Fall/Winter 1996-97

Ç      Cerebral Edema & Maple Syrup Urine Disease, Winter 1995-96

Ç      What Is TPN & Testimonials about the use of TPN, May 1994

Ç      MSUD News from the Clinic for Special Children (Successfully removing brain tumor from child with MSUD), Dec. 1992

Ç      Letter From Dr. Morton (Use of DNPH), April 1991

Ç      Responses to the New Clinic and the Use of DNPH, April 1991

 

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Dietary Treatment

Ç      Be Aware of These Potential Problems ÷Reactions (Food Poisoning, Aspirin, Valproic Acid), Spring/Summer 2002  
Ç      Description & Treatment of Maple Syrup Urine Disease, Spring/Summer 2001

Ç      The Lowdown on Leucine÷Grams, Milligrams, and Exchanges, Spring/Summer 2000

Ç      Engineered Protein, Spring/Summer 1999

Ç      The Diet and School, Spring/Summer 1998

Ç      Drinking the Formula Once, Twice or Three Times a Day: Does it Make a Difference?, Spring/Summer 1998

Ç      Improving PKU [MSUD] Diet Compliance, Spring/Summer 1998

Ç      Nutrition Problems of Children Undergoing Therapy for MSUD, Spring/Summer 1997

Ç      Questions Answered About Low Protein Foods, Winter 1995-96

Ç      Formula Companies Respond, Spring 1995

Ç      Protein Malnutrition, April 1993

 

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Newborn Screening & Medical Food Coverage

 

Ç      Newborn Screening—Your Help Needed, Fall/Winter 2001-2002

Ç      International Newborn Screening Meeting, Fall/Winter 2001-2002

Ç      Crocheted Baby Booties and Newborn Screening, Spring/Summer 2001
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Newborn Screening and Litigation, Fall/Winter 2000-2001

Ç      Newborn Screening Note From Joyce, Spring/Summer 2000

Ç      Advocating Newborn Screening, Spring/Summer 2000

Ç      the Battle For Formula Legislation, Spring/Summer 2000

Ç      Newborn Screening Coalition, Spring/Summer 1999

Ç      Neo Gen Screening, Spring/Summer 1999

Ç      Newborn Screening In New England, Spring/Summer 1999

Ç      Late Diagnosis÷Why?, Spring/Summer 1999

 

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History of MSUD and the MSUD Family Support Group

 

Ç      History of MSUD, 1996-97

Ç      History of Our Support (continued from Winter 1995-96), Spring/Summer 1996

Ç      The History of Our Support Group, Winter 1995-96

Ç      A Brief History of Maple Syrup Urine Disease, Dec. 1993

 

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Family Issues & Diet Management

 

Ç     The Challenge of Preparing the Individual Education Program, Spring/Summer 2003

Ç      Meade Johnson Calendars, Fall/Winter 2002-2003

Ç      Hail to the Victors, Fall/Winter 2002-2003

Ç      Be Aware of Potential Problems, Spring/Summer 2002

Ç      Medical/Nutritional Care Plan , Fall/Winter 2001-2002

Ç      The Prevalence of ADHD in Metabolic Disorders, Spring/Summer 2001
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Parenting Leadership: The move from Compliance Toward Shared Management, Fall/Winter 2000-2001

Ç      Sibling: Is this Behavior Normal?, Spring/Summer 1997

Ç      Sibling Issues, Spring/Summer 1997

Ç      Self-Esteem, Spring/Summer 1997

Ç      Helpful Hints, Fall/Winter 1996-97

Ç      ADHD in Special Needs Children, Fall/Winter 1996-97

Ç      Teaching Diet to Your Child: A Developmental Approach, Spring 1995

Ç      MSUD and Our Friends, Dec. 1993

Ç      MSUD: The Impact of the Disorder on the Child and the Family, April 1991

 

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MSUD Symposium & Other Conference Reviews


Ç      MSUD Symposium 2006, Winter 2006

Ç      MSUD Symposiums in Brazil, Spring/Summer 2003

Ç      Symposium 2002 Review, Fall/Winter 2002-2003

Ç      National Coalition for PKU and Allied Disorders Metabolic Confrence, Spring/Summer 2001
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Symposium 2000 Reviewed, Fall/Winter 2000-2001
Ç      Symposium 2000 Presentations, Fall/Winter 2000-2001

Ç      Gleanings From the New England Connection Conference÷Editorâs Notes, Spring/Summer 1999

Ç      Symposium â98 Review, Fall/Winter 1998-99

Ç      Report on Metabolic Conference, Spring/Summer 1998

Ç      Symposium â96 Review (Continued from Fall/Winter 1996-97) Spring/Summer 1997

Ç      Symposium â96 Review, Fall/Winter 1996-97

Ç      1994 Symposium Review, Dec. 1994

Ç      Summary of Symposium 1992÷Toronto, Dec. 1992

Ç      Field Trial at Symposium, Dec. 1992

Ç      Comments from a Parent, Dec. 1992

Ç      Post Conference Follow-Up, Dec. 1992


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Featured Families


Ç      Trial of Family from India, Winter/Spring 2003-2004

Ç      Miracle Child, Spring/Summer 2003

Ç      Dalma's New Home, Spring/Summer 2003

Ç      From the Heart of the Other Mother, Spring/Summer 2003

Ç      The Villela Story , Spring/Summer 2002
Ç      A Mother's Story , Spring/Summer 2002
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Joshua Hildyard÷Australia, Fall/Winter 2001-2002  

Ç      Noah Weber÷Ontario, Canada, Fall/Winter 2001-2002  

Ç      Laura From Brazil, Spring/Summer 2001  

Ç      Our Gift from Heaven, Fall/Winter 2000-2001

Ç      Maria Fernanda and Her Family, Fall/Winter 2000-2001

Ç      Nick At 21, Spring/Summer 2000

Ç      The Story of Noa, Spring/Summer 2000

Ç      Kyra van Schaik, a Little Dutch Girl, Spring/Summer 2000

Ç      A Good First Year (Sydney Kelly), Fall/Winter 1998-99

Ç      My Experience Breast Feeding Our MSUD Baby, Fall/Winter 1998-99

Ç      Our Babyâs Struggle to Live (Ammon Shirk), Spring/Summer 1998

Ç      MSUD: Fact or Fiction (Anna Ruther), Spring/Summer 1998

Ç      Samanthaâs Symposium â96 speech, Fall/Winter 1997-98

Ç      Lydia Weber÷Her Letter, Fall/Winter 1997-98

Ç      Lydia Weber÷Editorâs Notes, Fall/Winter 1997-98

Ç      Emilyâs Story÷An Adult with MSUD, Fall/Winter 1997-98

Ç      Krista Olstad, Fall/Winter 1997-98

Ç      Zachary Pinskey, Spring/Summer 1997

Ç      Verna Martin, Fall/Winter 1996-97

Ç      Brittany Fuller, Spring/Summer 1996

Ç      The Third One Was Rhoda, Fall/Winter 1995-96

Ç      MSUD÷A Parentâs Experience, Spring 1995

Ç      Brockâs Story, My 1994

Ç      Something Wrong With Glenn, Dec. 1994

Ç      Letter From Andria Merrill, Dec. 1994

Ç      Julia Saunders, April 1993

Ç      An Angel From Heaven (Lois Newswanger), April 1993

Ç      Jason Kendall, April 1993

Ç      Nickâs Story, Dec. 1993

Ç      Amos and the Brain Tumor, May 1992

Ç      Chad & His Last Hospitalization, May 1992

Ç      Jordan Groff, Dec. 1992

Ç      Omar from Saudi Arabia, May 1992

Ç      Cory Eck, April 1991

Ç      Our Special Story About Leanna, April 1991

 

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Low Protein Recipes & Food and Formula Information

 

Ç      Chocolate Revel Bars, Winter/Spring 2003-2004

Ç      Rice Salad, Winter/Spring 2003-2004

Ç      Potato Salad, Winter/Spring 2003-2004

Ç      Cambrooke Foods MocNuggets, Winter/Spring 2003-2004

Ç      Cambrooke's School Lunch Program, Spring/Summer 2003

Ç      Source of Nutritional Data, Spring/Summer 2003

Ç      Baked Rice, Mushroom Burgers, Spinach Dip, Hush Puppies, Spring/Summer 2003

Ç      Heating Metabolic Formulas, Fall/Winter 2002-2003

Ç      MSUD Food List Booklet, Fall/Winter 2002-2003

Ç      Cambrook's Rewards Club, Fall/Winter 2002-2003

Ç      Herb Pretzels, Apple Tapioca, Pizza Crust, Cheese Sauce, Cheese Potatoes, Creamy Sorbet, Fall/Winter 2002-2003

Ç      Donuts÷Lo-Pro Recipe, Donuts÷Family Recipe, Baked Beans÷LoPro Recipe, Rice Pilaf÷Lo-Pro Recipe, Spring/Summer 2002.

Ç      Bread Sticks÷Lo-Pro Recipe, Bread Sticks÷Family Recipe, Taco Soup÷LoPro Recipe, Taco Soup÷Family Recipe,
Pizza Casserole÷Lo-Pro Recipe, Pizza Casserole÷Family Recipe, Simple Hash Brown, Fall/Winter 2001-2002

Ç      Bread Stuffing, Potato Stuffing, Pumkin Apple Streusel Muffins, Apple Goodie, Peppermint Crunch Cookies, Easy Punch, Pie Crust, Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Fruit Cupcakes , Fall/Winter 2000-2001

Ç      Grilled Mushrooms, Campfire Potatoes, Ice Cream Cones, Pita Bread, Veggie Salad- For Pita Bread, Watermelon Ice, Fresh Vegetable Salad, Old-fashioned Lemonade, Cumber Salad, Red Velvet Cake & Frosting For Red Velvet Cake, Spring/Summer 2000

Ç      New foods, Spring/Summer 2000

Ç      Bread, Dinner Rolls, Soft Pretzels, Pizza, Low Protein Ice Cream, Apple Salad, Fudgy Buttons, Chocolate Spiders, Fall/Winter 1999/2000

Ç      Sandwich Cheese Slices, Fall/Winter 1999/2000

Ç      Formula Suggestion, Spring/Summer 1999

Ç      Lo Pro Pancakes, Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Breaded Mushrooms, Breaded Cauliflower, Fruit Slush, Ginger Glazed Carrots, Strawberry Sorbet, Lemon Bars, & Strawberry Tapioca, Spring/Summer 1999

Ç      Ice Cream Solution, Fall/Winter 1998-99

Ç      New÷Uncle Henryâs Low Protein Pretzels, Fall/Winter 1998-99

Ç      Hints From Mothers, Fall/Winter 1998-99

Ç      International Food Bank, Fall/Winter 1998-99

Ç      Herb Pretzels, Chex School Fuel, Crispy Chips, Tangy Dip, Chocolate Waffle Cookies, Cheese Ball, Fall/Winter 1998-99

Ç      Checking Out New Foods, Spring/Summer 1998

Ç      Low Pro Pretzels, Chocolate Mint Brownies, Jordanâs Chili, & Master Mix Pancakes, Spring/Summer 1998

Ç      Scalloped Potato Casserole, Waffles, Low Protein Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cherry Crumb Cake, Orange Sherbet & Lasagna, Fall/Winter 1997-98

Ç      Food News, Fall/Winter÷Cheeses and Loprofin Foods, 1997-98

Ç      Onion Rice Casserole, Vegetable Croquettes, Molasses Cookies, Dream Dessert, Fresh Fruit Pops & Saucy Donuts, Spring/Summer 1997

Ç      Handy Hints and Products, New MSUD Formula, Spring/Summer 1997

Ç      Peppermint Patties, Carmel Krispy Bars, Marshmallows Puffs, Christmas Hard Candy,Ê Fall/Winter 1996-97

Ç      A Low Protein Milk Substitute, Note on Medical Foods, Fall/Winter 1996-97

Ç      Low Protein Cheesecakes, Cathedral Window Cookies, White Bread, Low Protein Noodles, Substitutes for Milk & Ice Cream, Spring/Summer 1996

Ç      Food For Thought÷Helping your child on a special diet eat right, Spring/Summer 1996

Ç      BBQ Green Beans, Whoopie Pies, Tips From Mothers, Tips On Mixing Formula, Winter 1995-96

Ç      Low Protein Macaroni & Cheese, Oat Burgers, mountain Pies & Camperâs Casserole, Spring 1995

Ç      Tips For Travel & Camping, Spring 1995

Ç      Low Pro Fruit Pizza, Easy Apple Salad, Orange Julius, Cool Summer Dessert or Salad, May 1994

Ç      Chili Rigantini, Cheese Sauce, Steveâs Peanut Butter & Peanut Butter Cups, Dec. 1994

Ç      New Formula From Ross Laboratories, April 1993

Ç      Pineapple Creme Dressing, Honey Lime Dressing, Creamy Guacamole, Trishâs Best White Bread & More On Bread Makers, April 1993

Ç      Low Protein Pretzels, Easy Macaroni & Cheese, Dec. 1993

Ç      Vegetable Perogies & Cornstarch Pudding, May 1992

Ç      Spicy Candied Yams, Basic Pie Crust & Pumpkin Pie, Dec. 1992

 

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Sharing Section and MSUD Family Information

 

Ç      Importance of Medical Identification, Winter/Spring 2003-2004

Ç      Thousands of Miles Apart, Winter/Spring 2003-2004

Ç      My First Big Trip, Fall/Winter 2002-2003

Ç      Tips for Preparing and Traveling in a foreign Country, Fall/Winter 2002-2003

Ç      Have MSUD—Will Travel, Fall/Winter 2002-2003

Ç      Nearly There, Fall/Winter 2002-2003

Ç      Formula Battles, Fall/Winter 2002-2003

Ç      To G or not to G, That is the Question?, Fall/Winter 2002-2003

Ç      Interaction Between Valproate and Branced-chain amino acid Metabolism, Spring/Summer 2002
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Misdiagnosed with MSUD, Spring/Summer 2002
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With No Prior Experience, Spring/Summer 2002
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Comments from eGroup Members, Spring/Summer 2002
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Our Experience with Valproic Acid÷Lisa A. Obrien (Machak), Spring/Summer 2002
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Melissa & Jessica, Fall/Winter 2001-2002

Ç      When the student becomes the teacher, Fall/Winter 2001-2002

Ç      Flu Shots, Fall/Winter 2001-2002

Ç      Sanse's Gallbladder Surgery, Spring/Summer 2001
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Britney's Journey to Paradise, Spring/Summer 2001
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