By identifying the critical role the urea cycle plays in its development, his findings could pave the way for new medications to treat this currently incurable disease. In a study recently ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO High ammonia levels are toxic and cause symptoms such as headache, confusion, disorientation, excessive sleepiness, and difficulty concentrating. These ...

The baby developed a type of urea cycle disorder called citrullinemia type 1 in October 2019. The baby was just two days old. The disease prevents the body from breaking down toxic ammonia due to ...