March 22, 2012
Aim of the workshop
Dietary restriction of phenylalanine is the mainstay of treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU). Other treatment options (i.e. BH4) used as an alternative treatment or in combination with diet therapy are also important. Aim of this workshop is to share practice, latest research and developments in the dietary management of PKU patients.
Learning objectives
- Examine the management of PKU, particularly concerning issues of supplementation and assessment of nutritional status
- Explore developments, latest research and progress surrounding diet therapy
- Consider the many issues and challenges of dietary treatment and appraise different management strategies
- Consider patient education and motivation
Target audience
Dietitians and nutritionists and any health professional interested in the dietary and nutritional management of PKU.
Call for abstracts
The Scientific Committee invites the submission of abstracts to be considered for oral/poster presentation. Please see this page for further information.
More Information
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Learning Effectiveness Project
Serono Symposia International Foundation is conducting a Learning effectiveness project at selected meetings during 2011. The meeting 2nd Dietitians Workshop on PKU has been chosen to participate in this project.
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Serono Symposia International Foundation (www.seronosymposia.org) is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.net
The conference “2ndDietitians workshop on PKU” (March 22, 2012 - Rome, Italy) is designated for a maximum of 6 (six) hours of European CME credits (ECMEC). Each medical specialist should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. EACCME® credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) towards the Physician's Recognition Award (PRA). To convert EACCME® credit to AMA PRA category 1 credit, please contact the AMA.
This program “2nd Dietitians workshop on PKU” (March 22, 2012 - Rome, Italy) has been submitted for CME accreditation from the Italian Ministry of Health (Ref. n. 12000636 - Medico chirurgo; Ref. n. 12000637 - Dietista).
