Prefrontal Cortex Cognitive Deficits in Children Treated Early and Continuously for PKU
Author | : Adele Diamond |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : UCSC:32106014681651 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Prefrontal Cortex Cognitive Deficits in Children Treated Early and Continuously for PKU by : Adele Diamond
Download or read book Prefrontal Cortex Cognitive Deficits in Children Treated Early and Continuously for PKU written by Adele Diamond and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is the leading biochemical cause for mental retardation in children. The study suggests levels of tyrosine reaching the brain are directly relational to the cognitive functions in the prefrontal cortex.