Patient Education

BackgroundAnkylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of chronic inflammation that is most prevalent in young adults and is characterized by an inflammatory enthesiopathy…

Full Article hATTR Holistic Care Consensus Reccomendations BMJexternal link, opens in a new tabAbstractBackground Hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis is a…

BackgroundAmyloidosis represents a rare yet heterogeneous multi-system disorder associated with a grave prognosis and an enormous psycho-emotional strain on…

What is this plain language summary about? This summary presents the results from an ongoing, long-term extension studyexternal link, opens in a new tab that…

In the 5th century, in early medieval Ireland, Conall Gulban, an Irish king, gave his name to an area of land at the northwest tip of the Irish coast. His kingdom…

What Is This Plain Language Summary About? This plain language summary describes some results of a study called ATTR-ACT. This was the first large study to include…

Genetic counseling gives you information about how genetic conditions might affect you or your family. A genetic counselor will educate you on the process and…

Although life with amyloidosis can present a variety of challenges, people diagnosed with the condition can experience productive and fulfilling lives by…

The term 'amyloidosis' is a general term used for a group of conditions where an abnormal protein, called amyloid, accumulates in the tissues. The build-up of…

This expert analysis was constructed to provide key points that cardiology doctors (heart specialists) should know about cardiac amyloidosis. It was designed to be…