Overview Tyrosinemia is one type of amino acid disorder It is a genetic disorder characterized by disruptions in the multistep process that breaks down the amino acidtyrosine, a building block of most proteins. If untreated, tyrosine and its byproducts build up in tissues and organs, which can lead to serious health problems. There are three types...
What is Metabolism? Metabolism refers to all the chemical reactions taking place in the body to convert or use energy. A few major examples of metabolism include: Breaking down the carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in food to release energy. Transforming excess nitrogen into waste products excreted in urine. Breaking down or converting chemicals into other...
Its time to meet the team behind The ZB Foundation. (Left to Right acc to picture) Adeel Bashir: is an Office Coordinator at ZBF. He manages and reports all the samples for Detailed Screening. Besides that, he is serving as IT in charge at IHS children hospital. Islamabad. Ali Javed Naqvi: Grandfather to the late...
Akber & Danielle Naqvi – Co Founders of The ZB Foundation Cybil Chowdhry wearing a dress by Saira Shakira and ear rings by Saira Omer Saima Khan, Murtaza Hashwni and Shazad Ali Mr Masood Afridi and Sumeria Hashwani Sehr Amjad Ismail and Mrs Maliha Amjad Sara and Waleed Mushtaq Anissa Punjani and Cybil Chowdhry Ambassador...
The ZB Foundation Press Conference is aired on Dawn News TV – 13th October 2017 The ZB Foundation’s Mission is: To raise Awareness among the General Public, Concerned Parents, & Doctors’ Community, especially in the Remote/Rural Areas about the Implications & Consequences of Metabolic Infant Diseases/Neonatal Disorders (MID/ND) To put in place Free Facilities...
Geo TV aired 13th October 2017 and throughout the following week Based in Pakistan, “The ZB Foundation’s” aim is to pioneer the use of New Born Screening, target the uncharted medical area of rare metabolic diseases, and over time, become a compelling soldier for the fight against baby/infant deaths and sub-standard pediatric medicine and healthcare...
The first official gala dinner for The ZB Foundation took place on the 12th October 2017. Held at the renowned Marriot Hotel, Islamabad, dignitaries from all walks of life, including, government, celebrities, diplomats, business people and the medical community, all came together to honor a new cause that aims to change the lives of every...
The ZBF clinical team went to attend one day seminar on Genetic Testing for Rare and Celiac Inherited Diseases at CDA Hospital in Islamabad which started from 11am and ended around 1pm on Saturday 26th August 2017. There were two technical talks in total; both by prestigious specialists from Karachi called in especially...
August 2017 – The ZB Foundation screened 663 babies for Congenital Hypothyroidism. 64 samples of babies with high-risk conditions were sent to MedLabs in Amman Jordan for Detailed Screening. The total number of babies Screened for Congenital hypothyroidism has crossed 5000. So far, 698 samples have been sent to Medlabs Consultancy Group in total. The biggest achievement...
Homocystinuria Amino acid disorders (AAs) are a group of rare inherited conditions. They are caused by enzymes that do not work properly. Protein is made up of smaller building blocks called amino acids. A number of different enzymes are needed to process these amino acids for use by the body. Because of missing or non-working...
