Yale Center for X-Linked Hypophosphatemia

 

MISSION STATEMENT

The Yale Center for X-linked Hypophosphatemia is dedicated to improving the health and alleviating the suffering of patients with disorders of phosphate metabolism, especially X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets.  The Center supports research specifically focused on developing new and more effective treatments for these diseases.  We are also committed to partnering with the pharmaceutical industry to develop and test novel therapies.  Finally, through its educational programs, the Center seeks to inform health professionals and the public at large about diagnosing and correctly managing these diseases.

 

Evaluation of Bone and Mineral Disorders in Childhood 

Normative Biochemical values used to Diagnose Mineral Disorders vary by age.Click for full article

Research center aims to make rickets history

$5 million grant brings cutting-edge science to bear on age-old disease... read more

Please read our 2009 YCXLH Newletter. Click here for PDF.

YCXLH Members at the October 2008 site visit