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NEWBORN SCREENING
IS A HUMAN RIGHT

Let me be clear—newborn screening is a human right. This article is a reflection on a recent decision affecting newborn screening policy in the United States.

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Sunset over Brazil as seen from the air, symbolizing hope, inspiration, and the global perspective of PKU Journal.

Portrait graphic displaying the quote: 'PKU has no borders. We are one global community. And we are all in this together.' A unifying message for the PKU community.

PKU

A VISION
FOR THE
PKU COMMUNITY

The PKU community is a global movement. It's bigger than us. Something we all belong to. None of us own it. And if we're involved in advocacy, we all serve it. Because ultimately, every individual, every organization—each one of us... Whatever we're doing in one corner of the community can benefit the entire community.

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NEWBORN SCREENING

TIMELY. ACCURATE.
COMPREHENSIVE.

We fight to make sure that newborn screening occurs and a diagnosis confirmed in a timely manner. We fight to make sure that the results are accurate. We fight so that screening is comprehensive and that more rare diseases are added to newborn screening programs.

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Slider graphic with the text: 'Newborn Screening Saves Lives,' highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

RARE DISEASE

RARE DISEASE LIFE
IS A UNIQUE LIFE

Everyone in the rare disease community is fighting a battle. Our individual life experiences aren't the same, but we share a common experience of living with a rare disease. That's why we need each other. We need to hope together.

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Slider graphic with the text: 'When we treat ourselves as machines that will never break down, and not human beings who need rest to thrive, we are speeding toward a cliff.' A reflection on self-care and mental health.

MENTAL HEALTH

MENTAL HEALTH
IS HEALTH

Mental health is health. Period. Full stop. End of discussion. That's blunt. But I'm tired of the stigma surrounding mental health. People suffer in silence because society tells us that struggling is something to be ashamed of. It's not shameful. It's reality.

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