February 11, 2008
NIH Scientists Detect Fatal Copper Disorder at Birth
A test developed by NIH scientists could greatly extend the survival
of infants with Menkes disease, a rare, otherwise fatal disorder
of copper metabolism. The scientists devised a test to diagnose
the condition early, when the chances for successful treatment
are greatest.
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