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ASB: 2021 Year-End Review

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.

THE POWER OF THE PATIENT/PHYSICIAN COLLABORATION

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.

A Clinical & Patient Perspective of Wild-Type Amyloidosis

In this special video, hear world-renowned expert Dr. Mathew S. Maurer and his patient John Basdavanos presenting to a group of medical students. Dr. Maurer provides a brief overview of Wild-Type Amyloidosis (ATTRwt), while John provides the patient perspective. Together, these insights offer a compelling story about battling a life threatening disease.