Think Ammonia: Greece

It is well known that ammonia is a metabolite found in all living organisms. Less known however, is when and how this natural metabolite can turn into a silent predator…Our objective is to increase awareness of the potentially lethal consequences of undiagnosed high ammonia levels in the blood. Hyperammonemia  can affect individuals of all ages. Metabolic diseases are not only pediatric diseases -they can manifest at any age!

Our aim is to decrease the no of undiagnosed or misdiagnosed individuals with hyperammonemia  by increasing awareness primarily of those in the frontline-the HCPs! The triple objective is not only to think ammonia but to act in time  by appropriate measurements and management to prevent long term sequelae including death! Metabolic support UK’s Think Ammonia campaign in the UK inspired our society to run the campaign in Greece!

Our first step was our recent webinar on 8th of March 2025 titled “THINK AMMONIA-YOU CAN SAVE LIVES!” where leading international experts shared their invaluable experience and insights. Our webinar was also endorsed by MetabERN – European Research Network for Rare Diseases! All the videos of the webinar are available at https://www.livemedia.com/krikoszoisammonia

Krikos Zois is an Association of Patients and Friends of People with Inherited Metabolic Diseases. Its purpose is to provide scientific, social, financial and moral support to children suffering from inherited metabolic diseases and to their families.

Find out more: https://www.krikoszois.gr/ 

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