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. 1987 Mar;79(3):351-5.

Predictors of intelligence quotient and intelligence quotient change in persons treated for phenylketonuria early in life

S E Waisbren, B E Mahon, R R Schnell, H L Levy
  • PMID: 3822635

Predictors of intelligence quotient and intelligence quotient change in persons treated for phenylketonuria early in life

S E Waisbren et al. Pediatrics. 1987 Mar.

Abstract

Ninety-one individuals with phenylketonuria who were treated early in life were followed for as many as 22 years. Regression analyses were used to determine the best predictors of IQ and IQ change. Among treatment-related variables, good dietary control of the blood phenylalanine level stood out as the best predictor of IQ. Diet discontinuation and the natural (off diet) blood phenylalanine level best predicted IQ loss, suggesting that diet continuation may be important for children with natural blood phenylalanine levels greater than 18 mg/dL.

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