Eurordis Digital School & RCGP Annual Primary Care Conference 2019

by AKU | Nov 8, 2019 | Uncategorized

Eurordis Digital School At the start of the month Ciarán our Communications Manager travelled to chilly Gothenburg in Sweden to take part in the inaugural Eurordis Digital School. The workshop was held at the Agrenska Resource Centre for Rare Diseases, a facility...

Independent Scientific Advisory Board

by AKU | Apr 24, 2024

Independent Scientific Advisory Board Our independent scientific advisory board consists of world-leading experts on AKU. Together, they help to guide our scientific research by advising on study design and the awarding of funding. Crucially, our board helps to foster...

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Symptoms

by AKU | Jan 17, 2024

Symptoms The primary symptom of AKU is the darkening of urine upon exposure to air. This discoloration ranges from dark brown to black. However, not all individuals with AKU experience this symptom. Over time, the build-up of homogentisic acid (HGA) causes ochronosis,...

History of AKU

by AKU | Aug 14, 2023

History of AKU The discovery of AKU AKU was first described as an inherited disease by Sir Archibald Garrod¹ in 1902. Sir Archibald was a true pioneer – relying upon simple observations to understand fundamental aspects of human biology. He was an Edwardian doctor who...