Resources- Specific Diagnosis Card Catalog- Metabolic Disorders

Who to Contact

Association for Neuro-Metabolic Disorders
5223 Brookfield Lane
Sylvania OH 43560-1809
(419) 885-1497
E-mail: VOLK4OLKS@aol.com

Non-profit organization that serves as an advocate organization for families of patients with the following neuro-metabolic disorders: phenylketonuria (PKU), maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), galactosemia, and biotinidase deficiency. Provides educational information for parents and children; provides networking information on support groups for new parents; supports scientific research into the treatments of these four neuro-metabolic disorders.

Where to Go Chat with Others

The Inborn Errors of Metabolism Family Support List (IEM)
For discussion and support of the families with kids or adults having IEM. Those who have these problems are also welcome to participate. Discussions can be about technical information, medications, sources of support, daily problems or anything effecting the family and patients life

Learn More About It

Metabolic Disorders
From Medline Plus

What Are Metabolic Disorders?

Frequently Asked Questions on Inborn Errors of Metabolism

Inherited Metabolic Disorders
From e-Medicine

Inborn Errors of Metabolism Patient/Family Resources
From the Health Sciences Library at the University of Alabama

Links

Latin American Metabolic Information Network - Mexico

Children Living with Inherited Metabolic Diseases - UK

Metabolic Disorders
Genetic Conditions/ Rare Conditions Support Groups & Information, from Genetics Education Center University of Kansas Medical Center

Society for Inherited Metabolic Disorders - Mexico

Information on Inborn Errors in Metabolism