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Jul 15, 2014, 5:02 PM
Mitochondrial patients often have elevations of CPK, a muscle enzyme. Chronically elevated CPK levels are reflective of muscle disease and muscle breakdown.
Jun 27, 2014, 5:04 PM
Urine organic acids screen for the presence or absence of specific compounds that can be found in mitochondrial and other metabolic disorders.
Jun 20, 2014, 5:07 PM
Lactate is a naturally occurring by-product of normal body metabolism.
Jun 6, 2012, 7:36 AM
Dr Kendall's article published in the special Mitochondrial issue of the Journal of Pediatric Biochemistry - Useful article for other physicians to understand recent changes to the mitochondrial field as new diagnostic technologies have come online.
Nov 4, 2011, 12:00 PM
Discussion by Dr Fran Kendall from VMP in Atlanta, Georgia about testing and diagnosis, including current trends (and controversies) surrounding the process of identifying mitochondrial disorders.
Aug 6, 2011, 7:32 AM
Dr Fran Kendall interview published on Yahoo News sharing her views on these brighter days in mitochondrial medicine.
Jul 11, 2011, 7:49 AM
Dr Kendall's article for the FOD (Fatty Oxidation Disorders) newsletter.
Jul 7, 2011, 2:18 PM
MitoAction Podcast - Many parents and clinicians have heard about the connection between autism (including ASD and PDD) and mitochondrial dysfunction. Listen to Dr. Fran Kendall address these issues in this podcast.