What Is Newborn Bloodspot Screening?
What Is Newborn Bloodspot Screening? Every baby born in Australia (around 99%) receives a heel‑prick test within 48–72 hours of birth. A few drops of blood are collected and tested […]
Life on the IEM Low-Protein Diet
Life on the IEM Low-Protein Diet 🥕 What is a Low‑Protein Diet? People with IEM must limit protein intake to an extremely low level every day. This means: 🍕 What Do These […]
What is PKU? Understanding a Rare and Life‑Changing Condition
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare inherited disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH). This means people with PKU cannot properly break down phenylalanine (Phe) — an […]
Support a Lifetime of Impact – Awareness Week Donation Drive
Dr. Robert Guthrie: The Man Behind Newborn Screening 👶 🩺 A Life That Changed Millions of Others Born 28 June 1916, Dr. Robert Guthrie was an American microbiologist and physician who revolutionised newborn […]
Research Opportunity
MDDA is pleased to share this important research opportunity for parents and caregivers to help shape the future of dietetic care for children. Are you a parent or caregiver whose […]
MDDA Matters February eNews 2025
The February edition of our e-news is here! This month, we’re recognising Rare Disease Day, celebrating a huge advocacy win for low-protein milk on the PBS, and looking ahead to […]
Low-Protein Milk to Remain on the PBS: A Win for Our Community
Advocacy isn’t easy, but for MDDA, it’s essential. The availability of low-protein milk substitutes under the PBS has been uncertain, creating unnecessary stress for individuals and families managing a low […]
Moderna Abandons Australian Rare Disease Community by Withdrawing from Clinical Trial Melbourne, Australia – 17 February 2025 –
The Metabolic Dietary Disorders Association (MDDA), along with patients and clinicians, are profoundly disappointed by Moderna’s sudden decision to withdraw the Australian clinical trial for Methylmalonic Acidemia (MMA) and are […]
Nutricia Store Website Update
📢 Community Announcement: NutriciaStore Website Update 📢 We’re sharing an update from Nutricia regarding the NutriciaStore website (www.nutriciastore.com.au). For those in our community who rely on NutriciaStore for low-protein ‘Loprofin’ products, here’s what […]
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