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Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is a rare and serious disease that happens when abnormal proteins called amyloid build up in the body’s organs, especially the heart and nerves. There are two main types of ATTR:...

Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is a rare and serious disease that happens when abnormal proteins called amyloid build up in the body’s organs, especially the heart and nerves. There are two main types of ATTR: hereditary ATTR (hATTR), which is passed down through families, and...

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When most people think of a heart attack, they imagine sudden chest pain, clutching the chest, and an emergency room visit. While these dramatic symptoms do occur, not all heart attacks present the same...

When most people think of a heart attack, they imagine sudden chest pain, clutching the chest, and an emergency room visit. While these dramatic symptoms do occur, not all heart attacks present the same way—especially when they're linked to a lesser-known condition called transthyretin...

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El cáncer de mama es uno de los tipos de cáncer más frecuentes en mujeres a nivel mundial, aunque también puede afectar a los hombres. La detección temprana juega un papel fundamental en el...

El cáncer de mama es uno de los tipos de cáncer más frecuentes en mujeres a nivel mundial, aunque también puede afectar a los hombres. La detección temprana juega un papel fundamental en el éxito del tratamiento, por lo que es importante conocer los...

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Cancer Busting Foods – What to Add to Your Diet

If you want to improve your health, you should look at your diet – what you eat significantly impacts your health, including your risk of developing cancer. These veggies are rich in nutrients including vitamins C, E and K,...

If you want to improve your health, you should look at your diet – what you eat significantly impacts your health, including your risk of developing cancer. These veggies are rich in nutrients including vitamins C, E and K, as well as folate and fiber. Additionally, they also contain a sulfur-containing compound, glucosinolates, that help with digestion. These compounds help to protect cells in your body from DNA damage, they also inactivate carcinogens and have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Broccoli, in particular, contains high amounts of sulforaphane which has...

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Smoldering Myeloma: The Waiting Game in Blood Cancer

While you may not be familiar with SMM or Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, it's a condition that affects a significant number of people, with an estimated 1 in 100,000 individuals being affected. It's particularly prevalent in those over 60 years...

While you may not be familiar with SMM or Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, it's a condition that affects a significant number of people, with an estimated 1 in 100,000 individuals being affected. It's particularly prevalent in those over 60 years of age. As the name suggests, SMM is a disorder that progresses slowly, altering specific blood proteins and plasma cells within the bone’s marrow. It's important to note that SMM is a precancerous condition, an early form of multiple myeloma that has not yet become cancerous. While scientists know that...

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Managing ITP: Top Treatment Choices

ITP can cause symptoms like bruising, bleeding and fatigue. Fortunately, there are several effective treatment options available to help manage ITP and improve platelet counts. Steroids are often the first treatment option for ITP. Medications like prednisone help reduce...

ITP can cause symptoms like bruising, bleeding and fatigue. Fortunately, there are several effective treatment options available to help manage ITP and improve platelet counts. Steroids are often the first treatment option for ITP. Medications like prednisone help reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system to stop it from attacking the platelets. While effective, long-term use can have side effects such as weight gain, high blood pressure, and osteoporosis. IVIG is another treatment that can quickly increase platelet counts. It involves infusing a high dose of antibodies into the...