Amyloid is a term that is often misunderstood. It’s easy to think that ‘amyloid = amyloidosis,’ but it’s actually associated with many diseases outside of the world of amyloidosis. Read here for more on understanding the term “amyloid.”
For decades, the Congo red histologic stain has been essential to confirm, or rule out, the presence of amyloid in a biopsy specimen. But how did the stain get the name Congo red?
An inside look into the state of amyloidosis today, based on 575 online responses. Read about patient demographics, symptoms, getting to a diagnosis through the physician community, treatments, and how life has changed post-treatment.
Twelve of the most notable experts in the fight against this disease share, in their own unedited words, their views on the state of the disease. This unparalleled collection of messages from leading experts is a priceless read to understand the disease both today, and tomorrow.
Clinical research is simply medical research involving people. There are two types, clinical studies (aka observational studies) and clinical trials. In this blog, we explore clinical trials and the basics of what you need to know.
