Karen Noonan

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Can someone clarify for me the results conducted in a study by McEwin et al 1972, looking at the prevalence of Porphyria in Psychiatric patients?

In this study I have always been perceived that AIP was the main findings, however when looking at the results again I am not sure if there is an error in the findings or I have been blinded (most...

01 January 2016 8,404 6 View

Is any one aware of any studies that have been done looking which carbohydrates are best for porphyria management?

I can only find in the literature generalised reference to carbohydrate intake for management of porphyria, there appears to be nothing that discusses the best types of carbohydrates to recommend...

24 December 2015 9,796 1 View

Can anyone recommend any papers or studies looking at the prevalence of chronic conditions in mental health population?

I am interested to learn of any previous studies looking at specifici condions in the mental health population.

24 December 2015 1,201 3 View

Is anyone aware of any studies looking specifically at the benefits of carbohydrate during attacks of porhyria?

I am interested to know if the type of carbohydrate assists with recovery and minimizing symptoms during an attack. How much increase in carbohydrates should be recommended to a person during an...

30 June 2015 9,630 3 View

What makes abdominal pain the identifying symptom for suggestion of porphyria?

I would like to know if abdominal pain is the identifying symptom present for people with porphyria or can they have other symptoms and not abdominal involvement at all, such as psychosis. thanks

24 May 2015 9,038 3 View

Is anyone aware of any studies of gulf war syndrome and PCT?

I am interested in the relationship between porphyria and military health. Thanks

14 April 2015 8,450 4 View

Are there any surveys of Health Professionals understanding about illness, either specific or general?

I am interested in looking at health professionals understanding of chronic conditions. thank you

07 April 2015 1,468 3 View

Does the porphyrin process in the biosynthetic pathway occur in a sequential way ?

I am interested in the porphyrin process in the biosynthetic pathway.

20 March 2015 9,287 3 View

Why is there such a focus on PBG levels being the indicator of determining whether a person is having a porphyria attack?

I have been doing a literature review of porphyria. There is a lot of literature that states PBG levels is the indicator for determining that a person is having an acute attack. But this does not...

30 December 2014 7,485 2 View