The American Society of Hematology (ASH) released guidelines on the diagnosis of light chain (AL) amyloidosis, a rare and ...

Amyloidosis occurs when the body produces abnormal proteins that bind together to form a substance called amyloid. Amyloids can deposit in any tissue or organ, including the heart, kidneys, liver and ...

Primary (AL) amyloidosis is the most prevalent type of systemic amyloidosis, and management of this disease has evolved through the years from supportive care to aggressive treatments that include ...

If you or a loved one are living with hereditary ATTR amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy (hATTR-CM), you are likely well-acquainted with the challenges of heart health. You know the fatigue, the ...

The American Society of Hematology (ASH) released guidelines on the diagnosis of light chain (AL) amyloidosis, a rare and life-threatening disease of ...

Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is a progressive infiltrative cardiomyopathy resulting from the extracellular deposition of misfolded proteins, most commonly transthyretin (ATTR) or immunoglobulin light ...

Patients were classified by phenotype and genotype and assessed by a range of validated scales in common use internationally. The cardiac phenotype was the most predominant one globally, affecting ...

Amyloid heart disease occurs when amyloid fibrils build up in the heart, making it more difficult for the heart to pump blood around the body. Eventually, this can lead to heart failure. People can ...

(BPT) – In 1982, Rosaline’s Aunt Polly passed away at age 58 from a rare disease called hereditary ATTR (hATTR) amyloidosis after enduring years of debilitating and progressive symptoms. Learning the ...

A non-exhaustive list of supplies needed for a successful family road trip: a full tank of gas, plenty of snacks, a meticulously curated playlist and, according to Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, a thorough ...

Learn how ATTR-CM can cause spinal stenosis and back pain, what the diagnosis process looks like, and how to best treat and ...