The National Institutes of Health has classified amyloidosis as a rare condition — one that affects fewer than 200,000 Americans. (1) While most experts who study the disease say it’s presumably much ...

Your DNA is composed of over 20,000 “coding genes,” which determine pretty much everything to do with your body and mind — from the color of your hair follicles to your cells’ ability to repair and ...

Amyloid proteins can clump in tissues and organs, which may affect kidney and heart function. Symptoms can include fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Buildup in the kidneys can lead to ...

Amyloidosis is a rare disease that involves the buildup of a specific protein called amyloid. Unlike other proteins, amyloid does not have a supportive role in the body. Instead, the buildup of ...

Care of patients with systemic immunoglobulin light chain (AL) amyloidosis has undergone transformative changes, leading to marked, steady progress in outcomes for patients over the past four decades.

The outlook for transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR amyloidosis) depends on factors such as your type, affected organs, and how early you start treatment. Average survival rates differ by type: familial ...