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Peripheral Neuropathy & Amyloidosis

May 26, 2022

Neuropathy, also known as peripheral neuropathy, is a broad term that is used to describe damage to the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. There are over 100 types of peripheral neuropathy that can be classified into four categories, with each type having their own symptoms and prognosis. In this article, we’ll discuss the types of peripheral neuropathy and its connection to amyloidosis.

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Hereditary Amyloidosis Among Portuguese Americans

March 11, 2022

Americans of Portuguese descent are disproportionately impacted by hereditary ATTR (hATTR) amyloidosis, a rare, rapidly progressive, and debilitating disease affecting multiple organs and tissues. Watch this informative news segment featuring Dr. Anthony Geraci, a neurologist who specializes in managing hATTR amyloidosis. He is joined by Julio, who was diagnosed with the disease a few years ago, and his daughter and caregiver Renee. Together they explore the experience of living with this rare, genetic disease.

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Proteinuria & Amyloidosis

February 24, 2022

Proteinuria, which has been described as foamy urine, is a common symptom of multiple conditions and diseases. It can be temporary, or persistent, depending on the associated cause. Amyloidosis may be one of those causes.

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ASB: 2021 Year-End Review

December 14, 2021

The Amyloidosis Speakers Bureau (ASB) had a wonderful year in 2021, settling into a new normal of virtual presentations. We gave 61 presentations to 2,400 U.S. medical students and internal medicine residency programs. We invite you to read more about our exciting and trajectory-changing educational initiative.

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THE POWER OF THE PATIENT/PHYSICIAN COLLABORATION

December 7, 2021

This excellent video showcases how physicians can collaborate with their patients to work towards a diagnosis. When dealing with an uncommon disease, it’s critical for physicians to be curious, ask questions, and listen.

Filed Under: Featured News, Speakers Bureau News, What Is Amyloidosis Tagged With: AL amyloidosis, amyloidosis, amyloidosis diagnosis, ATTR amyloidosis, ATTRwt, cardiac amyloidosis, diagnosing amyloidosis, light chain amyloidosis, patientsteachingstudents, raising awareness, wild-type amyloidosis

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