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Denise Ney

Denise M. Ney, PhD – Slide of the Week

Posted on April 22, 2019

Low bone mineral density (BMD) and subsequent skeletal fragility have emerged as a long-term complication of phenylketonuria (PKU). The object of this study is to determine if there are differences in BMD and body composition between male and female participants with PKU.

Posted in Slide of the WeekTagged Denise Ney, PKU, Slide of the Week

Denise Ney, PhD – Slide of the Week

Posted on April 15, 2018

Individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) have a risk of cognitive impairment and inflammation. Many follow a low-phenylalanine (low-Phe) diet devoid of animal protein in combination with medical foods (MFs).

Posted in Slide of the WeekTagged Denise Ney, PKU, Slide of the Week

New clues to healthy bones for those with PKU

Posted on May 16, 2017

Certain kinds of foods prescribed to manage the rare metabolic disorder phenylketonuria (PKU) could contribute to skeletal fragility seen in many PKU patients, according to a new study by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers. Led by …

Posted in 2017, News, PKUTagged Denise Ney, PKU

Denise Ney, PhD

Posted on May 15, 2017

Skeletal fragility is a complication of phenylketonuria (PKU). A diet containing amino acids compared to one with glycomacropeptide reduces bone size and strength in mice.

Posted in Slide of the WeekTagged Denise Ney, PKU, Slide of the Week

Foods made with special whey protein help PKU patients

Posted on April 17, 2017

Research led by Waisman Center investigator Denise Ney has shown that food products made from a specific protein found in whey can safely be part of a more palatable diet for individuals diagnosed with phenylketonuria …

Posted in 2017, Clinics, News, PKU, UCEDD, YearTagged Denise Ney, PKU

A new whey to manage PKU

Posted on July 13, 2016

Food products made from a specific protein found in whey can safely be part of a more palatable diet for individuals diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU), according to a new clinical trial led by researchers at …

Posted in 2016, News, PKU, YearTagged Denise Ney, GMP Medical Foods, PKU

Denise Ney, PhD

Posted on July 13, 2016

Title:  Glycomacropeptide (GMP) is a bioactive peptide released from casein in milk during cheesemaking that contains no aromatic amino acids. GMP is isolated for use in medical foods for the management of phenylketonuria (PKU) based …

Posted in Slide of the WeekTagged Denise Ney, PKU, Slide of the Week

Historic video: Harry Waisman advocates for PKU screening

Posted on March 17, 2014

In a rare look back in time, we’re given a glimpse into the early research and community outreach of Harry A. Waisman, MD, PhD, one of the lead researchers of Phenylketonuria (PKU), an inherited condition caused by an accumulation of the amino acid phenylalanine.

Posted in 2014, News, PKU, YearTagged Denise Ney, Harry Waisman, Historical, Marsha Mailick, PKU

Medical foods for PKU diet enter phase II clinical trials

Posted on October 11, 2011

Mealtimes aren’t quite as enjoyable for people with phenylketonuria (PKU) as they are for the rest of us.

Posted in 2011, News, PKU, ResearchTagged Denise Ney, GMP, PKU

Eating Cheese Without Fear

Posted on January 8, 2008

Tad and Matt Martin recently ate what they had never been able to eat before: hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream and grilled cheese sandwiches, with real cheese and regular bread.

Posted in 2008, News, PKU, ResearchTagged Denise Ney, PKU, Susan Heighway

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