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Using Biochemical Laboratory Results to Inform Dietary Management

Program Date: 19 May 2023

Publication Date: 03 October 2023

Continuing Education Credits: Nurse Contact 1.0 CE; Dietitian 1.0 CPEU

Course Description

In this course, V. Reid Sutton, MD, will describe characteristics and use of common biochemical genetic tests; identify patterns of amino acids associated with phenylbutyrate therapy; list strategies employed in the management of tyrosinemia type I; and more! Originally presented live at the 19th Abbott Metabolic Conference on 19 May 2023, in San Antonio, TX.

Course Objectives
  • Describe characteristics and use of common biochemical genetic tests. 
  • Identify patterns of amino acids associated with phenylbutyrate therapy. 
  • List strategies employed in the management of tyrosinemia type I. 
  • Recognize differences in methionine levels in different forms of homocystinuria. 
  • Describe the uses and side effects of carnitine therapy.

Performance Indicators: 4.1.2, 4.2.6, 10.4.2

Activity Code: 181176

Course Instructor Bio(s)

V. Reid Sutton, MD

Clinical Geneticist & Biochemical Geneticist 
Baylor College of Medicine & Texas Children’s Hospital 
Houston, TX, USA

V. Reid Sutton, MD, is a Clinical Geneticist and Clinical Biochemical Geneticist, also holding the position of Professor of Molecular & Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine located in Houston, Texas. At Texas Children's Hospital, he is the Chief of the Inborn Errors of Metabolism Service, and at Baylor Genetics, he serves as the Medical Director of the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory. Dr Sutton's passion lies in the study and treatment of inborn errors of metabolism and skeletal dysplasia, both in clinical and research settings.

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CE CPEU Pediatric Genetic disorders

Abbott Nutrition’s Provider Statement for Nursing CEs:

Abbott Nutrition Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #CEP 11213.

Abbott Nutrition’s Statement for Dietitian CPEUs:

This educational activity has been prior-approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR credentialed practitioners will receive the specified continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/material.