Rare Disease Spotlight: Homocystinuria (HCU)

Cystathionine Beta-Synthase (CBS) deficiency, more commonly known as homocystinuria (HCU) is an inherited metabolic condition resulting in the body’s inability to process certain parts of proteins (amino acids) properly.

Rare Disease Spotlight: Phenylketonuria

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare inherited disorder that results in the inability to break down the amino acid phenylalanine, found in all foods containing protein. A build up of this in a person's blood or urine can cause both intellectual and developmental disabilities if left untreated.

UPCOMING: Metabolic University Event

Dates: November 5-8 Location: The Westin Denver Downtown, Denver, Colorado

NPKUA Family Conference

Dates: July 18-21 Location: Westfields Marriott, Chantilly, VA

Texas Camp PHEver

Dates: July 7-12 Location: 6301 Rehburg Road, 77835 Burton, TX

HCUNA Moving Mountains Family Conference

Dates: June 29-30 Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Denver- Aurora, CO

Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) Symposium

Dates: June 27-29 Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Reston, VA

30th Metabolic Camp at Emory University

Dates: June 10-15 Location: Emory University, Atlanta, GA

California Coalition for PKU & Allied Disorders

Dates: June 8 Location: San Dimas Park 1628 Sycamore Rd. CA

Pentec Health Announces Significant Expansion with New Pharmacy and Distribution Capabilities in Pennsylvania, Arizona and Washington

Pentec Health, Inc., an industry leader in specialty infusion pharmacy and clinical nutrition services, today announced its receipt of approval from the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy for a new USP <800> compliant clean room dedicated to sterile and hazardous compounding. The investment in expanded sterile compounding capabilities, which can be delivered across the U.S., will broaden Pentec’s therapeutic offerings, further solidifying its position as a leading provider of specialized infusion pharmacy and complex in-home clinical services.