There are three major subtypes of amyloidosis: primary amyloidosis, secondary amyloidosis, and hereditary amyloidosis (Khan & Falk, 2001; Nakata & Shimamoto, 2003; Smith, 2003). Primary ...

The kidneys become hard and small with buildup of amyloid. It is important for the nurse to assess the extent of kidney involvement in amyloidosis and the development of the nephrotic syndrome.

For decades, scientists have been trying to develop therapeutics for people living with Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive ...

MM and AL amyloidosis can occur together. According to a 2021 case report, around 10–15% of people with MM also have AL amyloidosis. Researchers are unclear on the exact causes of MM ...

It's worth noting that light chain amyloidosis is pretty uncommon, but if you develop the condition, it can be very serious.

NFL Hall of Famer Art Still advocates for awareness of amyloidosis, a rare disease affecting 1 in 25 African Americans. Learn ...

Myeloma UK said the change of heart was “a hard-fought victory” and throws a lifeline to the approximately 600 people a year who are diagnosed in the UK with AL amyloidosis, a bone marrow ...

Each year, an estimated 4,500 people develop AL amyloidosis in the US alone, and there are an estimated 30,000 to 45,000 people living with the disease in the US and Europe. Another candidate for ...