Publications by authors named "Lourdes Ortiz Paranza"
Article Synopsis
- - This study examined how phenylketonuria (PKU) is diagnosed and managed through diet in Latin America, using a survey sent to healthcare professionals across 14 countries.
- - Results showed that screenings for PKU are common, but dietary management varies greatly, with most countries lacking flavored amino acid substitutes and low-protein foods, and only a few having resources like nutrient analysis software.
- - Key barriers to effective treatment included low purchasing power, insufficient availability of low-protein foods, and inadequate technical resources, highlighting a need for improved dietary support for PKU patients in the region.
Objectives: To investigate the evolution of IgA and IgG autoantibodies against tissue transglutaminase (tTGase) in celiac patients on gluten-free diet (GFD).
Methods: IgA and IgG anti-tTGAse autoantibodies was evaluated in 93 patients (58 girls and 35 boys; mean age 3.56 +/- 3.