University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Written By Anna Mann

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Galveston, Texas 77555

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Karl Anderson, MD
Karl Anderson, MD

Director-At-Large
Professor
Departments of Preventive Medicine and Population Health and Internal Medicine
Director, Porphyria Laboratory and Center
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas

Current Research at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

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7201: Longitudinal Study of the Porphyrias

The purpose of this long-term follow-up study is to collect a large group of patients with the different types of porphyria and to provide a better understanding of the natural history of these disorders. The hope is that this information will help in developing new forms of treatment.

Past Research at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

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7211: Effect of Oral Cimetidine in the Protoporphyrias

The study design is a prospective, blinded, randomized, 2x2 cross-over design comparing cimetidine to placebo in patients with protoporphyria.

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