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ANNOUNCEMENT: MDDA Family Retreat QLD July 2021 – POSTPONED
We’ve made the difficult decision to postpone the MDDA Family Retreat for 2021. While we know this is disappointing, we hope you can understand our obligations and responsibilities that we must consider to help keep all attendees, presenters, volunteers and staff safe during the pandemic. We’ve also considered the potential impact and effect that a
Dr Jim McGill receives 2021 Australia Day Honours
MDDA extend our most heartfelt congratulations to Dr McGill who was awarded Member (AM) in the General Division in the Australia Day honours for significant service to metabolic medicine, to biochemical genetic pathology, and to medical education. Without hesitation MDDA were proud to provide a reference for Dr McGill’s nomination. Dr. McGill is a worthy
Kuvan recommended by PBAC for treatment for maternal women living with PKU in Australia
The Metabolic Dietary Disorders Association is extremely pleased with the decision of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) to recommend the listing of Kuvan (sapropterin dihydrochloride) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for maternal women living with phenylketonuria (PKU). The PBAC noted there is a high clinical need in a small patient population, and acknowledged the input received from individuals, organisations
PBAC Kuvan Deferral for maternal women with PKU
PBAC Kuvan Deferral for maternal women with PKU The Metabolic Dietary Disorders Association recognises the decision by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) to defer the listing of Kuvan (sapropterin hydrochloride) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for maternal women living with phenylketonuria (PKU). We understand that the PKU community may feel disappointed by this decision, however,
Fundraiser – Quilpie BBQ Breakfast for PKU
MDDA is thankful to the Welk Family for organising a fundraiser on behalf of MDDA on Rare Disease Day. Their daughter Tilly is a two year old with PKU. If you would like to contribute to the fundraiser click here! MDDA thanks them again for all of their support!
Rare Disease Day 2021
On 28 February 2021 MDDA join many other global organisations, individuals and families to celebrate International Rare Disease Day. The theme for Rare Disease Day 2021 is ‘Rare is MANY, Rare is STRONG, Rare is PROUD’. We celebrate this day and reflect on the strength of every Australian living with rare genetic disorders known as Inborn Errors
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