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The Find a Genetic Counselor directory offers access to over 3,300 genetic counselors (US and Canada). Check with your insurance company to verify coverage of…

Amyloidosis is a group of conditions characterised by the deposition of amyloid protein in organ systems. About 18 different types of amyloid protein have been…

Here are exercises you can do to help manage the side effects from peripheral neuropathy. Hamstring Stretch * Hook a belt, sheet, or towel around your foot.…

Living with hATTR amyloidosis can cause stress and may make it hard to interact with others. It is important to remember that these are normal feelings following…

Deciding to leave your job following your hATTR amyloidosis diagnosis can be a difficult and personal decision. There is no right or wrong way to go about making…

It is important to talk to your employer about your diagnosis so that they can know how you're feeling and how it may affect your work. Your manager can only help…

Being diagnosed with hATTR amyloidosis can be overwhelming, frightening and hard to process. You may be asking yourself - where should I go from here? We have…

Family History Given the hereditary (runs in some families) nature of hATTR amyloidosis, you may have first become aware of hATTR amyloidosis through patterns in…

Amyloidosis is a systemic disorder that is classified into several types. The different types of amyloidosis are classified as systemic or localized. AL (…

Primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis (PLCA) is a condition in which clumps of abnormal proteins called amyloids build up in the skin, specifically in the wave-…