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Carpal Tunnel & Amyloidosis – An Update

In the amyloidosis community, we are quickly learning that carpal tunnel syndrome can be one of the earliest symptoms/indicators of amyloidosis, sometimes presenting up to a decade before diagnosis. In addition, it is suspected that amyloidosis is not as rare as we once thought. Interestingly, carpal tunnel release surgery is helping to illustrate just that.

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.