People of all ages can develop hyperammonemia. Newborn babies may have it due to genetic defects, while adults can develop the condition as a result of liver disease. Hyperammonemia can be a ...

Adapted with permission from Hudak ML, Jones MD, Brusilow SW. Differentiation of transient hyperammonemia of the newborn and urea cycle enzyme defects by clinical presentation. J Pediatr 107:712 ...

When a newborn presents with hyperammonemia with hypoglycemia during the first few days of life, MPHD should therefore be considered in the differential diagnosis. Early diagnosis and intervention ...

VS-01 is a novel liposomal-based intraperitoneal fluid that acts as a clearance enhancer of toxic metabolites, in particular ammonia, from the body. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ...