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Understanding and Managing the Neurocognitive and Psychiatric Issues Associated with PKU
Key Points ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Learning Objectives ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Lecture Overview ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Review of PKU ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],NIH Consensus Development Panel.  Pediatrics . 2001;108(4):972-82.  Blau, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2009;96(4):158-63. Phenylalanine Tyrosine PAH
Dietary Compliance and Blood Phe Levels in Patients with PKU Over Time % Patients Above Recommended Blood Phe Level  Walter, et al.  Lancet . 2002;360:55-7. N = 178 N = 137 N = 98 N = 77
Lecture Overview ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Possible Mechanisms of Neurotoxicity ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Anderson, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):3-9.  Christ, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):22-32. De Groot, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):86-9.
Prefrontal Cortex ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],De Sonneville, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):10-17. Christ, et al. Mol Genet Metabol. 2010;99(S1):33-40.
Vulnerable Neurocognitive Domains Moyle, et al.  Neuropsychol Rev . 2007;17(2):91-101. Motor Skills Information Processing Speed Inhibitory Control Working Memory Attention IQ PKU
Intelligence / IQ ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Brumm, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):18-21.
IQ in Patients with PKU Comparison to Peer Group 1 Comparison to Siblings 2 P < 0.0001 P < 0.001 N = 21 N = 55 N = 55 N = 26 IQ (Wechsler Intelligence Scale) 1) Gassio, et al.  Pediatr Neurol . 2005;33(4):267-71.  2) Koch, et al.  J Inherit Metab Dis . 1984;7(2):86-90.
Impact of Blood Phe Levels on IQ N = 3361 Waisbren, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2007;92:63-70. Observation Period Blood Phe Levels ( μ mol/L) Lifetime IQ Loss for Each 100  μ mol/L ↑ in Blood Phe 0 - 12 years old 423 - 750 1.3 - 3.1 points Lifetime 394 - 666 1.9 - 4.1 points
Impact of Blood Phe Variability on IQ ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Anastasoaie, et al.  Mol Genet Metab . 2008;95:17-20.
Executive Function ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],De Sonneville, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):10-17.  Christ, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):22-32.  Christ, et al. Mol Genet Metabol. 2010;99(S1):33-40.
Role of Executive Function in Self-Management Executive Task Plan diet Maintain supplies of formula and supplements Record phe intake Resist restricted foods (inhibitory control) Take blood phe levels Adjust diet based on blood phe levels
PKU Adult Collaborative Study Preliminary Review ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Brumm, et al.  J Inherit Metab Dis . 2004(27):549-566.
Neurocognitive Outcomes in Early-Treated PKU ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],DeRoche, et al.  Dev Neuropsychol . 2008;33(4):474-504.
Executive Function in Patients with PKU vs. Control Group Leuzzi, et al.  J Inherit Metab Dis . 2004;27(2):115-25. P  < 0.001 P  < 0.05
Working Memory in Patients with PKU vs. Control Group P  < 0.05 (all domains) Mean Span White, et al.  J Int Neuropsychol Soc . 2002;8:1-11.
Inhibitory Control in Patients with PKU vs. Control Group * P  < 0.05 vs. control * Number of Errors Christ, et al.  Dev Neuropsychol . 2006;30(3):845-64.
Strategic Planning in Patients with PKU vs. Normative Data P  < 0.05 vs. normative data * * N = 15 VanZutphen, et al.  Clin Genet . 2007;72(1):13-8. Test Score
Information Processing Speed in Patients with PKU vs. Control Group Anderson, et al.  Dev Neuropsychol . 2007;32(2):645-68. Test Score Time to Rapid Retrieval P  < 0.01  vs. control (all domains)
Memory and Learning Impairments  in Patients with PKU White, et al.  Neuropsychol . 2001;15(2):221-9. Words Recalled * P  < 0.05 vs. control * California Verbal Learning Test Patients up to 11 y.o. Patients  ≥  11 y.o.
Motor Issues and Perception ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Janzen, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):47-51.
Preserved Functional Areas ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Janzen, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):47-51.
Academic Performance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Antshel, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):52-8.
Academic Difficulties in Patients with PKU vs. Control Group * P  < 0.05 vs. control * % Students Gassio, et al.  Pediatr Neurol . 2005;33(4):267-71.
Maternal PKU ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Brumm, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):18-21.  Koch, et al. Mol Genet Metabol. 2010;99 (S1):68-74.
Neurocognitive Testing * BRIEF-P (preschool version) is available for children aged 2-5 years old.  Christ, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):22-32.  Janzen, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):47-51.  Neurocognitive Domain Test / Assessment Intelligence / IQ Wechsler intelligence scale Executive function •  Working memory, attention •  Inhibitory control, cognitive flexibility •  Planning / organization Behavior rating inventory of executive function (BRIEF*) •  Digit span; self-ordered pointing test; trail making test •  Stroop color-word test; Wisconsin card sorting test; tower tasks; test of everyday attention for children •  Rey-Osterreith complex figure test; tower tasks Non-executive function •  Information processing speed •  Motor skills •  Memory and learning •  Symbol digit coding; finger tapping test; trail making test •  Purdue test; Peabody developmental motor scales •  California verbal learning test; Rey learning tests Academic performance Teacher/parent reports; academic testing Social-emotional adjustment Quality of life questionnaires
Lecture Overview ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Psychosocial Impact of PKU-Related Neurocognitive Impairment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Gentile, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):64-67.  Feillet, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):79-85.
Common Psychiatric and Psychological Comorbidities ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Antshel, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):52-8. Brumm, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):59-63.
Psychiatric Symptoms in PKU ↓  Positive Emotions  Less joy, happiness, confidence, autonomy, social competence ↑  Negative Emotions More depression, anxiety, phobias, social isolation Brumm, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):59-63.  Feillet, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):79-85.
Psychiatric Symptoms in PKU Brumm, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):59-63. Untreated Individual Early-Treated Child Early-Treated Adult Aggression Attention problems Decreased positive emotions Anxiety Decreased autonomy Depression Autistic behaviors Decreased social competence Generalized anxiety Depression Less achievement motivation Lack of autonomy Hyperactivity Low self-esteem Low self-esteem Impaired social skills School problems Phobias Psychotic symptoms Social isolation/withdrawal Social withdrawal Social maturity deficits
Psychiatric Symptoms in Patients with PKU vs. Control Group Pietz, et al.  Pediatrics . 1997;99(3):345-50. Percent of Adult Patients Reporting Symptom P  < 0.05  vs. control (all domains) % % % % % % % % % %
ADHD ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Antshel, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):52-8.
Stimulant Use for ADHD in Patients with PKU vs. Control Group Control group = patients with diabetes mellitus Arnold, et al.  J Inherit Metab Dis . 2004;27(2)137-43. Control Group (N = 76) PKU (N = 38) Percent of patients using stimulants for ADHD ( P  < 0.006) ADHD symptoms were associated with higher blood phe levels
Psychological Issues in  Patients with PKU ,[object Object],Brumm, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):59-63.
Psychological Issues in Patients with PKU: Clinical Features and Presentation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],* Antshel, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):52-8.
Psychiatric Evaluation ,[object Object],[object Object],Brumm, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):59-63. Poor dietary control Elevated blood phe levels Psychiatric symptoms
Assessment by Non-Psychologists Psychological Realm Test / Assessment Adaptive functioning Adaptive behavior assessment system (ABAS-II) Behavior Behavior assessment system for children (BASC-II) Executive function Behavior rating inventory of executive function (BRIEF) (BRIEF-P = preschool version for children aged 2-5 years old)
Patient Referral and Management  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Schmidt, et al.  J Clin Exp Neuropsychol . 1994;16(5):681-8. Brumm, et al.  Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):59-63. Reintroduction of strict dietary control is recommended for patients displaying neurocognitive or psychiatric symptoms
Lecture Overview ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Management of Neurocognitive and Psychiatric Issues ,[object Object],[object Object]
Management of Neurocognitive and Psychiatric Issues ,[object Object],[object Object]
Management of Neurocognitive and Psychiatric Issues ,[object Object],[object Object]
Summary of Key Points ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Pku neuro psych webinar

  • 1. Understanding and Managing the Neurocognitive and Psychiatric Issues Associated with PKU
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  • 6. Dietary Compliance and Blood Phe Levels in Patients with PKU Over Time % Patients Above Recommended Blood Phe Level Walter, et al. Lancet . 2002;360:55-7. N = 178 N = 137 N = 98 N = 77
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  • 10. Vulnerable Neurocognitive Domains Moyle, et al. Neuropsychol Rev . 2007;17(2):91-101. Motor Skills Information Processing Speed Inhibitory Control Working Memory Attention IQ PKU
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  • 12. IQ in Patients with PKU Comparison to Peer Group 1 Comparison to Siblings 2 P < 0.0001 P < 0.001 N = 21 N = 55 N = 55 N = 26 IQ (Wechsler Intelligence Scale) 1) Gassio, et al. Pediatr Neurol . 2005;33(4):267-71. 2) Koch, et al. J Inherit Metab Dis . 1984;7(2):86-90.
  • 13. Impact of Blood Phe Levels on IQ N = 3361 Waisbren, et al. Mol Genet Metabol . 2007;92:63-70. Observation Period Blood Phe Levels ( μ mol/L) Lifetime IQ Loss for Each 100 μ mol/L ↑ in Blood Phe 0 - 12 years old 423 - 750 1.3 - 3.1 points Lifetime 394 - 666 1.9 - 4.1 points
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  • 16. Role of Executive Function in Self-Management Executive Task Plan diet Maintain supplies of formula and supplements Record phe intake Resist restricted foods (inhibitory control) Take blood phe levels Adjust diet based on blood phe levels
  • 17.
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  • 19. Executive Function in Patients with PKU vs. Control Group Leuzzi, et al. J Inherit Metab Dis . 2004;27(2):115-25. P < 0.001 P < 0.05
  • 20. Working Memory in Patients with PKU vs. Control Group P < 0.05 (all domains) Mean Span White, et al. J Int Neuropsychol Soc . 2002;8:1-11.
  • 21. Inhibitory Control in Patients with PKU vs. Control Group * P < 0.05 vs. control * Number of Errors Christ, et al. Dev Neuropsychol . 2006;30(3):845-64.
  • 22. Strategic Planning in Patients with PKU vs. Normative Data P < 0.05 vs. normative data * * N = 15 VanZutphen, et al. Clin Genet . 2007;72(1):13-8. Test Score
  • 23. Information Processing Speed in Patients with PKU vs. Control Group Anderson, et al. Dev Neuropsychol . 2007;32(2):645-68. Test Score Time to Rapid Retrieval P < 0.01 vs. control (all domains)
  • 24. Memory and Learning Impairments in Patients with PKU White, et al. Neuropsychol . 2001;15(2):221-9. Words Recalled * P < 0.05 vs. control * California Verbal Learning Test Patients up to 11 y.o. Patients ≥ 11 y.o.
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  • 28. Academic Difficulties in Patients with PKU vs. Control Group * P < 0.05 vs. control * % Students Gassio, et al. Pediatr Neurol . 2005;33(4):267-71.
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  • 30. Neurocognitive Testing * BRIEF-P (preschool version) is available for children aged 2-5 years old. Christ, et al. Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):22-32. Janzen, et al. Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):47-51. Neurocognitive Domain Test / Assessment Intelligence / IQ Wechsler intelligence scale Executive function • Working memory, attention • Inhibitory control, cognitive flexibility • Planning / organization Behavior rating inventory of executive function (BRIEF*) • Digit span; self-ordered pointing test; trail making test • Stroop color-word test; Wisconsin card sorting test; tower tasks; test of everyday attention for children • Rey-Osterreith complex figure test; tower tasks Non-executive function • Information processing speed • Motor skills • Memory and learning • Symbol digit coding; finger tapping test; trail making test • Purdue test; Peabody developmental motor scales • California verbal learning test; Rey learning tests Academic performance Teacher/parent reports; academic testing Social-emotional adjustment Quality of life questionnaires
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  • 34. Psychiatric Symptoms in PKU ↓ Positive Emotions Less joy, happiness, confidence, autonomy, social competence ↑ Negative Emotions More depression, anxiety, phobias, social isolation Brumm, et al. Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):59-63. Feillet, et al. Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):79-85.
  • 35. Psychiatric Symptoms in PKU Brumm, et al. Mol Genet Metabol . 2010;99(S1):59-63. Untreated Individual Early-Treated Child Early-Treated Adult Aggression Attention problems Decreased positive emotions Anxiety Decreased autonomy Depression Autistic behaviors Decreased social competence Generalized anxiety Depression Less achievement motivation Lack of autonomy Hyperactivity Low self-esteem Low self-esteem Impaired social skills School problems Phobias Psychotic symptoms Social isolation/withdrawal Social withdrawal Social maturity deficits
  • 36. Psychiatric Symptoms in Patients with PKU vs. Control Group Pietz, et al. Pediatrics . 1997;99(3):345-50. Percent of Adult Patients Reporting Symptom P < 0.05 vs. control (all domains) % % % % % % % % % %
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  • 38. Stimulant Use for ADHD in Patients with PKU vs. Control Group Control group = patients with diabetes mellitus Arnold, et al. J Inherit Metab Dis . 2004;27(2)137-43. Control Group (N = 76) PKU (N = 38) Percent of patients using stimulants for ADHD ( P < 0.006) ADHD symptoms were associated with higher blood phe levels
  • 39.
  • 40.
  • 41.
  • 42. Assessment by Non-Psychologists Psychological Realm Test / Assessment Adaptive functioning Adaptive behavior assessment system (ABAS-II) Behavior Behavior assessment system for children (BASC-II) Executive function Behavior rating inventory of executive function (BRIEF) (BRIEF-P = preschool version for children aged 2-5 years old)
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