Clinicians use a genetic test, or examine the levels of porphyrins found in an individual's blood, urine, or stool to make a diagnosis of porphyria.| Porphyria News
Read about acute and cutaneous porphyrias, the two main classification for this group of genetic disorders caused by problems in heme production.| Porphyria News
Symptoms of cutaneous porphyria largely affect the skin, while those of acute porphyria may include the nervous system. Learn more about symptoms here.| Porphyria News
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UPA received a five-year Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grant to advance progress in porphyria diagnosis, research, and treatment.| Porphyria News
Columnist Kristen Wheeden is grateful for the opportunity to connect with her community at the recent PorphyriaPalooza event in Chicago.| Porphyria News
Porphyria comprises a group of genetic disorders caused by disruptions in the heme production cycle.| Porphyria News