1. Parents Of Galactosemic Children, Inc. Home Page Information about galctosemia and a resource for families living with galactosemia.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Metabolic galactosemia...... national, nonprofit, volunteer organization whose mission is to provide information,support, and networking opportunities to families affected by galactosemia http://www.galactosemia.org/

Donations Shopping Get Involved About PGC ... Conference 2001 12 May 2002 NOTES ! Galactosemia Information What is Galactosemia ? Frequently Asked Questions Web Resources ... Info for the Newly Diagnosed Diet Information Diet Resources Unacceptable Ingredients Calcium Supplementation Galactose ... Product Recalls Parents of Galactosemic Children, Inc. (PGC) is a national, non-profit, volunteer organization whose mission is to provide information, support, and networking opportunities to families affected by galactosemia. Winter 2003 FINAL DEADLINE 31 Jan 2003 Updated Info HERE Insurance Coverage for Formula - HERE 2003 PGC conference Announcement This site updated 13 Jan 2003 Submit questions, or comments about this web site * HERE * Special Thanks to Therese Cozzo for her research contributions to this site Archive Information Our Kids' Stories Web Articles Interviews With The Experts 1999 Newsletter ... Conference Videos Potential Complications Cataracts Learning Disabilities Neurological Impairments Ovarian ... Disorders

2. NORD - National Organization For Rare Disorders, Inc. Offers the synonyms, a general discussion and further resources. http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Galactosemia

3. Galactosemia galactosemia. Who to Contact. Where to Go to Chat with Others http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_gala.htm

Galactosemia Who to Contact Where to Go to Chat with Others Learn More About It Web Sites ... Search AltaVista for "Galactosemia" Who to Contact American Liver Foundation 1425 Pompton Avenue Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 Website: http://sadieo.ucsf.edu/alf/alffinal/homepagealf.html Parents of Galactosemic Children 2871 Stage Coach Dr. Valley Springs, CA 95252 E-mail: gayled3@aol.com Where to Go to Chat with Others Galactosemia Web Board Learn More About It Galactosemia From the American Liver Foundation Galactosemia From Online Mendelian Inheritance of Man (OMIM) Galactosemia I From PEDBASE Galactosemia II From PEDBASE Galactosemia III From PEDBASE Web Sites American Liver Foundation Galactosemia Resources and Information Back to [ G - H Family Village Home Library Coffee Shop ... Information Last Updated March 25, 1999 by familyvillage@waisman.wisc.edu Document Source: http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_gala.htm

4. Texas Department Of Health-Galactosemia Handbook galactosemia Handbook A Guide for Families galactosemia is an inherited disorder that affects the way the body breaks down certain sugars. http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/newborn/handbook.htm

Newborn Screening Case Management Program This handbook is meant to give you the basic information that will help you understand how to care for your child with galactosemia. Contact the Texas Department of Health, Newborn Screening Program at or Email for more information. In this handbook, "OK foods" have a next to them and the "not OK foods" have a next to them. What is Galactosemia? (ga-Lac-to-se-me-a) Galactosemia is an inherited disorder that affects the way the body breaks down certain sugars. Specifically, it affects the way the sugar called galactose is broken down. Galactose can be found in food by itself. A larger sugar called lactose, sometimes called milk sugar, is broken down by the body into galactose and glucose. The body uses glucose for energy. Because of the lack of the enzyme (galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase) which helps the body break down the galactose, it then builds up and becomes toxic. In reaction to this build up of galactose the body makes some abnormal chemicals. The build up of galactose and the other chemicals can cause serious health problems like a swollen and inflamed liver, kidney failure, stunted physical and mental growth, and cataracts in the eyes. If the condition is not treated there is a 70% chance that the child could die. Galactosemia is not the same thing as lactose intolerance. Galactosemia is more serious because it will cause permanent damage if left untreated.

5. Galactosemia galactosemia information, national and international organizations, clinics, genetic counselors and geneticists galactosemia (including Duarte and other variants) http://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/galactos.html

Galactosemia (including Duarte and other variants) Parents of Galactosemic Children, Inc. 885 Del Sol St. Sparks, NV 89436 Phone: 775.626.0885 E-mail: mesameadow@aol.com Web site: www.galactosemia.org/ Description, history, varients, genetics Student Research Information State Newborn Screening Programs ... European Galactosaemia Society (England, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands), galactosaemia.com/ Also See: National organizations information on genetic conditions or birth defects Galactosemia , GeneReviews Galactosemia , Texas Department of Public Health handbook brochures (.pfd) and Spanish information Galactosemia Handbook: A Guide for Families Practitioner's Guide to Galactosemia A Teacher's Guide to Galactosemia March of Dimes Newborn Screening Tests Fact Sheet ... Galactosemia: An Overview , Adult Metabolic Transition Project, University of Washington Galactosemia-1 , Pediatric Database (PEDBASE) Galactosemia , OMIM Galactose metabolism , Merck Manua l Save Babies Through Screening (formerly Tyler For Life Foundation) Something to Moo About, Inc.

6. OMIM ENTRY 230400 galactosemia An Overview galactosemia is an inherited disorder characterized by an inability of the body to utilize galactose. galactosemia means "galactose in the blood ". http://www3.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Omim/dispmim?230400

7. What Is Galactosemia? What is Classic galactosemia? Classic galactosemia is a rare genetic metabolic disorder. clickhere to go back to table of contents What is Duarte galactosemia. http://www.galactosemia.org/galactosemia.htm

Table of Contents What is Classic Galactosemia What is Duarte Galactosemia Genetics of Galactosemia History of Galactosemia ... Student Research Information What is Classic Galactosemia? Classic Galactosemia is a rare genetic metabolic disorder. The child with classic galactosemia inherits a gene for galactosemia from both parents, who are carriers. Patients who inherit the classic galactosemia gene from each parent are sometimes described as having the genetic makeup "G/G". Normally when a person consumes a product that contains lactose (e.g., dairy products such as milk, cheese, butter), the body breaks the lactose down into galactose and glucose. Glucose is the sugar used by the body for energy. Galactosemia means too much galactose in the blood caused by the individual "missing" the enzyme (known as GALT) to convert galactose into glucose. This accumulation of galactose is a poison to the body and can cause serious complications such as the following and if untreated, as high as 75% of infants will die: an enlarged liver kidney failure cataract brain damage Diagnosis is made usually within the first week of life by blood test from a heel prick as part of a standard newborn screening. Treatment requires the strict exclusion of lactose/galactose from the diet. Although galactosemic children are started on diet restriction at birth, there continues to be a high incidence of long-term complications involving speech and language, fine and gross motor skill delays and specific learning disabilities. Ovarian failure may occur in girls. Prenatal diagnosis by amniocentresis is also available

8. Texas Department Of Health-Galactosemia galactosemia I have galactosemia and I want you to learn more about it so you can help me. http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/newborn/teachgal.htm

Texas Department of Health A Teacher's Guide to Galactosemia I have galactosemia and I want you to learn more about it so you can help me. This booklet will tell you about galactosemia and my special diet. Galactosemia Basics These are the facts... Galactosemia is an inherited disorder of carbohydrate metabolism that affects the body's ability to utilize certain sugars from food. Galactose is a sugar that may be found alone in foods but is usually found as part of another sugar called lactose. Lactose is sometimes called milk sugar and is made of equal parts of simple sugars galactose and glucose. The simple sugars can be absorbed directly into the bloodstream after digestion. Children with galactosemia are missing the enzyme to convert galactose to glucose for energy in the body. If galactosemia is left untreated, galactose will accumulate in the blood and body tissues and will cause damage. A newborn with untreated galactosemia may develop vomiting and diarrhea and fail to gain weight. The build-up of galactose can eventually lead to jaundice, an enlarged liver, cataracts, mental retardation, and possible death. The good part is...

9. Galactosemia Resources And Information Welcome to the galactosemia Resources and Information page. UPDATES. 4/9/02 Well,we recently passed the 6th anniversary of this galactosemia website. http://www.galactosemia.com/

Galactosemia Resources and Information Home Page General Info Foods Search Recipies ... Connections Welcome to the Galactosemia Resources and Information page. Sign the Guestbook Enter your Connection information Submit Comments Send Me Email Many thanks to all who have emailed me already! This site contains the following resources: General Information About Galactosemia Galactose Content in Foods Discussion Forum Search Page ... The Miele-Herndon Home Page UPDATES Well, we recently passed the 6th anniversary of this Galactosemia website. Many thanks to all of you who keep the discussion alive and well. In 6 years, there have been close to 10,000 messages posted, about 4 each day on average. I'm very glad to see the discussion forum so active. However, it's unfortunate that spam hits so frequently. I am still considering ways to reduce/eliminate it. One option is require registration in order to post messages. Another option is to move the discussion to a Yahoo group or something like it. If you have opinions, please email me at galactosemia@miele-herndon.com

10. Galactosemia galactosemia Discussion Contents. 2002 Re galactosemia Betty 2303317/21/2002 Needed information - Nancy 142547 7/22/2002 http://www.galactosemia.com/discussion/discussion.html

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11. Galactosemia galactosemia An Overview. galactosemia is an inherited disorder independentlives. Dietary Management of galactosemia. The main goal http://depts.washington.edu/transmet/gal.html

Galactosemia: An Overview Galactosemia is an inherited disorder characterized by an inability of the body to utilize galactose. Galactosemia means "galactose in the blood ". Galactose is a type of food sugar found mainly in dairy products, and is produced within the body as well. The main source of galactose in the diet is milk products. Milk contains a sugar called lactose, and during digestion, lactose is broken down into the sugars glucose and galactose. Glucose can be used as a source of energy by the body, but galactose needs to be further broken down by a specific chemical (enzyme) before it can be utilized. Persons with galactosemia have very little or entirely lack an enzyme that helps the body break down galactose. There are three different enzyme problems that can lead to galactosemia. This information will focus on the most common type of galactosemia, often called "classic galactosemia". The enzyme that is reduced or missing in classic galactosemia is called galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase (GALT). The GALT enzyme enables the body to break down galactose into glucose for energy. Because some individuals with galactosemia have more enzyme than others, the severity and treatment of the disorder can vary. Galactosemia is treated by removing foods that contain galactose from the diet. Any foods containing lactose, thereby containing galactose, should be avoided. Untreated galactosemia will result in a harmful build-up of galactose and galactose-1-phosphate (a form of galactose) in the bloodstream and body tissues. Infants with unrecognized galactosemia usually have problems with feeding and do not grow as they should. If galactosemia is not treated, infants can develop cataracts, liver disease and kidney problems. In addition, the build-up of galactose and galactose-1-phosphate can cause brain damage, and in some cases, can lead to death. Even with treatment, some children may develop learning disabilities, and girls with galactosemia may have problems with their ovaries. With continued dietary management, however, many individuals with galactosemia enjoy good health, and are able to lead independent lives.

12. Galactosemia DisorderSpecific Survival Kit galactosemia. galactosemia An Overview.Dietary Management of galactosemia. Resources. galactosemia An Overview. http://depts.washington.edu/transmet/The process/galactosemia.htm

Disorder-Specific Survival Kit: Galactosemia Galactosemia: An Overview Dietary Management of Galactosemia Food Labels Medicine ... Resources Galactosemia: An Overview Galactosemia is an inherited disorder characterized by an inability of the body to utilize galactose. Galactosemia means "galactose in the blood ". Galactose is a type of food sugar found mainly in dairy products, and is produced within the body as well. The main source of galactose in the diet is milk products. Milk contains a sugar called lactose, and during digestion, lactose is broken down into the sugars glucose and galactose. Glucose can be used as a source of energy by the body, but galactose needs to be further broken down by a specific chemical (enzyme) before it can be utilized. Persons with galactosemia have very little or entirely lack an enzyme that helps the body break down galactose. There are three different enzyme problems that can lead to galactosemia. This information will focus on the most common type of galactosemia, often called "classic galactosemia". The enzyme that is reduced or missing in classic galactosemia is called galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase (GALT). The GALT enzyme enables the body to break down galactose into glucose for energy. Because some individuals with galactosemia have more enzyme than others, the severity and treatment of the disorder can vary. Galactosemia is treated by removing foods that contain galactose from the diet. Any foods containing lactose, thereby containing galactose, should be avoided. Untreated galactosemia will result in a harmful build-up of galactose and galactose-1-phosphate (a form of galactose) in the bloodstream and body tissues. Infants with unrecognized galactosemia usually have problems with feeding and do not grow as they should. If galactosemia is not treated, infants can develop cataracts, liver disease and kidney problems. In addition, the build-up of galactose and galactose-1-phosphate can cause brain damage, and in some cases, can lead to death. Even with treatment, some children may develop learning disabilities, and girls with galactosemia may have problems with their ovaries. With continued dietary management, however, many individuals with galactosemia enjoy good health, and are able to lead independent lives.

13. GALACTOSEMIA-I Pediatric Database (PEDBASE); Discipline MET; Last Updated 4/15/94 galactosemiaI.DEFINITION INTERNET LINKS galactosemia Resources and Information. http://www.icondata.com/health/pedbase/files/GALACTO1.HTM

Pediatric Database (PEDBASE) Discipline: MET Last Updated: 4/15/94 GALACTOSEMIA-I DEFINITION: A disorder of galactose metabolism characterized by a deficiency of galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase activity resulting in toxic injury to the brain, liver, kidneys, and ovaries. EPIDEMIOLOGY: incidence: 1/50,000 age of onset: whenever galactose-containing foods are introduced into the diet risk factors: familial - autosomal recessive chrom.#: 9p13 gene: galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase M = F PATHOGENESIS: 1. Background galactose-1-P uridyl transferase catalyzes the conversion of galactose-1-phosphate to glucose-1-phosphate 2. Genetic Defect injury may begin prenatally by transplacental galactose derived from the diet of a heterozygous mother some of the excess galactose is converted into galactitol and it is this latter compound which can cause cataracts CLINICAL FEATURES: 1. Hepatic and Gastrointestinal Manifestations lethargy, irritability, vomiting, seizures feeding difficulties, poor weight gain, failure to thrive (FTT) jaundice, hepatomegaly, hypoglycemia

14. GALACTOSEMIA-III 94 galactosemiaIII. DEFINITION A RBC's. 2. Severe Form (see galactosemia-I).1. Hepatic and Gastrointestinal Manifestations. lethargy http://www.icondata.com/health/pedbase/files/GALACTO3.HTM

Pediatric Database (PEDBASE) Discipline: MET Last Updated: 4/15/94 GALACTOSEMIA-III DEFINITION: A disorder of galactose metabolism characterized by a deficiency of uridyl diphosphogalactose-4-epimerase activity resulting in benign and severe forms of disease. EPIDEMIOLOGY: incidence: very rare age of onset: newborn thru infancy (severe form) risk factors: familial - autosomal recessive chrom.#: ? gene: uridyl diphosphogalactose-4-epimerase M = F PATHOGENESIS: 1. Background uridyl diphosphogalactose-4-epimerase assists in the conversion of galactose-1-phosphate to glucose-1-phosphate by catalyzing the conversion of UDP-glucose to UDP-galactose 2. Genetic Defect two forms of the disease based upon the tissue distribution of the enzyme defect: 1. Benign Form patients completely asymptomatic enzyme deficiency in blood cells only (leukocytes, lymphocytes, erythrocytes) but not in other tissues where activity is normal 2. Severe Form patients clinically identical to the classical form of galactosemia (see Galactosemia-I) CLINICAL FEATURES: 1. Benign Form

15. Texas Department Of Health-Galactosemia Newborn Screening Case Management Program. galactosemia. What is galactosemia? galactosemia En Español ¿Qué es la galactosemia? - La http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/newborn/galac_1.htm

Newborn Screening Case Management Program Galactosemia What is Galactosemia? - Galactosemia (ga-lac-to-se-me-a) is a rare hereditary condition caused by the body's inability to breakdown galactose (a sugar found in milk and milk products). En Español ¿Qué es la Galactosemia? - La galactosemia es una enfermedad hereditaria rara, causada por la incapacidad del cuerpo para transformar la galactosa (un azúcar que se encuentra en la leche y productos de leche). The Galactosemia Brochure (49.4KB) is available in both English and Spanish in pdf format. PDF files must be viewed/printed with Acrobat Reader. Galactosemia - Galactosemia is an inborn error of metabolism characterized by the inability to convert galactose to glucose. This results in an elevation of blood and urine galactose levels. Galactosemia is a rare disorder transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait. Galactosemia Handbook: A Guide for Families - This handbook is meant to give you the basic information that will help you understand how to care for your child with galactosemia. En Español Manual De Galactosemia: Guía para las Familias - El propósito de este manual es ofrecerle información básica que le ayudará a entender cómo cuidar a su hijo con galactosemia.

16. Galactosemia SEARCH OUR SITE. galactosemia (GALT). What Is It? galactosemia is a hereditary diseasethat is caused by the lack of a liver enzyme required to digest galactose. http://www.savebabies.org/diseasedescriptions/galactosemia.htm

HOME Newborn Screening Information Find out what your state screens for, answers to frequently asked questions, and much more. Disease Descriptions Read a short description of each of the over 55 disease currently detectable through newborn screening. Family Stories Meet the families behind the statistics Promoting Screening Tips for promoting screening awareness. Awareness Projects Learn about the numerous grass-roots projects to help raise the awareness of newborn screening. Resource Library Locate numerous newborn screening related medical articles, awareness materials, research participation forms, and much more. Event Calendar Find a listing on Newborn screening related events. Fundraising Activities Help raise much needed funds by hosting or participating in a fundraising event. Other Sites of Interest Find a listing of other newborn screening related websites. SEARCH OUR SITE Galactosemia (GALT) What Is It?

17. Tyler - Galactosemia websites. SEARCH OUR SITE. Tyler's Story The Beginning This is a personalstory shared by a family whose child has galactosemia. Tyler http://www.savebabies.org/familystories/tylerGALT.htm

HOME Newborn Screening Information Find out what your state screens for, answers to frequently asked questions, and much more. Disease Descriptions Read a short description of each of the over 55 disease currently detectable through newborn screening. Family Stories Meet the families behind the statistics Promoting Screening Tips for promoting screening awareness. Awareness Projects Learn about the numerous grass-roots projects to help raise the awareness of newborn screening. Resource Library Locate numerous newborn screening related medical articles, awareness materials, research participation forms, and much more. Event Calendar Find a listing on Newborn screening related events. Fundraising Activities Help raise much needed funds by hosting or participating in a fundraising event. Other Sites of Interest Find a listing of other newborn screening related websites. SEARCH OUR SITE Tyler's Story - The Beginning This is a personal story shared by a family whose child has galactosemia Our second son, Tyler Wayne, was born 8 lbs. 3 oz. on May 1, 1998. He appeared completely healthy and was put on regular formula. He fed well and was discharged from the hospital at 24 hours of age. Our discharging nurse brought in numerous forms for us to fill out and go through. One form was a waiver not to perform the newborn screening test (NBS), sometimes referred to as the PKU test.

18. Galactosemia Newborn Genetic Testing Home Genetic Testing of Newborn Infants FullMedical Reports galactosemia galactosemia. galactosemia is caused http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/newborn/infosheets/galactosemia.cfm

Genetic Science Learning Center at the Eccles Institute of Human Genetics University of Utah Home ... Full Medical Reports Galactosemia Galactosemia Galactosemia is caused by the lack of an enzyme in the liver necessary for the breakdown of galactose. Galactose is the product of digested lactose, which is found in milk products. Symptoms include lethargy, diarrhea, vomiting, seizures, cataracts, susceptibility to infections, jaundice, mental retardation and liver disease. Genetics Galactosemia is caused by disruption of the galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase (GALT) gene on chromosome 9. More than 130 mutations in the GALT gene have been associated with galactosemia. Some mutations occur more commonly in particular ethnic groups and result in variable severity of the disorder. Inheritance Autosomal recessive. Incidence 1 in 50,000 - 80,000 for classic galactosemia and 1 in 16,000 for other forms of galactosemia. Diagnosis without genetic screening The symptoms of galactosemia appear early in infants, often leading to diagnosis. Jaundice, diarrhea, vomiting and failure to gain weight begin within a few days of milk ingestion. Cataracts appear within a few days of birth. Clinical outcome without screening and treatment If not detected early, galactosemia can result in severe liver disease and mental retardation. There is a high frequency of death at one to two weeks of age from severe bacterial infections.

19. Galactosemia - DrGreene.com AZ Guide galactosemia. Introduction Lactose formula. For babies withgalactosemia, lactose becomes a poison. What is it? Lactose http://www.drgreene.com/21_1097.html

QUICK SEARCH A - Z Guide Allergies Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Bedwetting Breastfeeding Childhood Obesity Diabetes Care Guide Ear Infections Genetics Immunizations Infectious Diseases Parenting Potty Training Rashes Safety Sleep DrGreene.com Topic Centers Mission Reviews Awards Readers Comments Press Room Partners and Supporters Contact Us Pediatric Information A-Z Guide Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Diabetes Care Guide DrGreene´s Chats FAQ Fast Facts Feature Articles Guidelines Pediatric Updates Special Feature Top Tips Community Activty Guide Advanced Search Community Central Chat Chat Schedule Cute Faces Family Friendly Recipes Parent-to-Parent Resources The DrGreene Team Newsletter Prenatal Newborn Infants Toddlers Pre-Schoolers School Age Teens / Adolescents Multimedia Library Children's Health Fertility Galactosemia Introduction: Lactose is an important source of calories for most babies, whether from breast milk or formula. For babies with galactosemia, lactose becomes a poison. What is it? Lactose, or milk sugar, is made up of two simple sugars: glucose and galactose. Classic galactosemia is a condition where children lack the enzyme necessary to process galactose. Byproducts of galactose build up in the blood and are toxic to the kidney, liver, and brain. Also, byproducts of galactose can destroy ovaries (but not testicles, for unknown reasons).

20. Lactose, Ovarian Failure, And Galactosemia - DrGreene.com - Caring For The Next Pediatric expert Dr. Alan Greene explains that galactosemia is a metabolic diseasethat causes ovarian failure. Lactose, Ovarian Failure, And galactosemia. http://www.drgreene.com/21_77.html

QUICK SEARCH A - Z Guide Allergies Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Bedwetting Breastfeeding Childhood Obesity Diabetes Care Guide Ear Infections Genetics Immunizations Infectious Diseases Parenting Potty Training Rashes Safety Sleep DrGreene.com Topic Centers Mission Reviews Awards Readers Comments Press Room Partners and Supporters Contact Us Pediatric Information A-Z Guide Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Diabetes Care Guide DrGreene´s Chats FAQ Fast Facts Feature Articles Guidelines Pediatric Updates Special Feature Top Tips Community Activty Guide Advanced Search Community Central Chat Chat Schedule Cute Faces Family Friendly Recipes Parent-to-Parent Resources The DrGreene Team Newsletter Prenatal Newborn Infants Toddlers Pre-Schoolers School Age Teens / Adolescents Multimedia Library Children's Health Fertility Lactose, Ovarian Failure, And Galactosemia What’s galactosemia and how is it related to ovarian failure? Galactosemia is a metabolic disease that can cause ovarian failure. Children with galactosemia are missing an enzyme needed to process a sugar called galactose. This is found in the diet primarily in lactose (in dairy products and many nutritional and pharmaceutical extenders). Galactose is now known to be present in many other foods, especially beans and peas. When you have galactosemia, the byproducts of galactose can destroy ovaries (but not testicles, for unknown reasons). A strict galactose-free diet may be able to save the ovaries, especially in mild cases of galactosemia. Widespread

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