On this episode of Just Listen: Voices of PK Deficiency, host Dr. Rachel Grace interviews Dr. Andreas Glenthøj, a hematologist from Copenhagen University Hospital, about his journey into genetic red blood cell disorders and the latest international guidelines for managing PK deficiency. They discuss various complications like iron overload, bone density issues, and pulmonary hypertension, along with the importance of proactive screening to improve patient outcomes.

For more information on the International Guidelines for the Diagnosis & Management of Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency: https://pkdguidelines.org/

SHOW DESCRIPTION

Just Listen: Voices of PK Deficiency is a podcast about Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency and is intended for patients, caregivers, providers, and the greater community of people who are impacted by PKD. Each episode, Just Listen: Voices of PK Deficiency strives to provide listeners with critical education, the latest scientific updates, and voices from the PKD community. Learn more about PKD by visiting KnowPKDeficiency.com or connect with KnowPKDeficiency on Facebook: bit.ly/KnowPKD and Instagram shorturl.at/gmFT4.

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TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT

Just Listen: Voices of PK Deficiency and KnowPKDeficiency.com are made possible by Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc. Visit Agios.com to learn more. The following Agios-supported programs are intended for informational and educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare professional before making any treatment decisions. Host and guest were paid to participate in this podcast.