Researchers reveal the impact of transthyretin protein levels on heart disease risk. Physician-scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine have ...

Physician-scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine have uncovered significant findings regarding the impact of transthyretin, or TTR, protein ...

Hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (hATTR) is a rare condition that may cause polyneuropathy (nerve damage). If you have a family history or symptoms, your doctor may order tests to check ...

Many forms of amyloidosis are caused by mutations in very specific genes that cause the misfolding of certain proteins, which ultimately misfold and aggregate. Though genetic diseases are normally not ...

Over 140 pathogenic variants in the TTR gene are associated with the rare and progressive autosomal dominant inherited form of amyloidosis, hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis. Across all genotypes ...

It can be tough to share the news of a genetic health condition, but doing so empowers your relatives to take charge of their health. ATTR occurs when the protein transthyretin (TTR), which is made in ...

When the Human Genome Project concluded 21 years ago, it opened the door for genetic testing and a promise for lifesaving screenings and personalized medicine. An innovation that serves as a key ...

Physician-scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine led a nationwide study to examine the role of carpal tunnel syndrome in predicting the risk of ...

Medicare Part B covers various genetic tests for diagnosing genetic conditions, identifying cancer risks, and predicting medication responses if a doctor deems them medically necessary. The cost of ...

The study, led by Pankaj Arora, M.D., and Naman Shetty, M.D., examined data from 35,206 participants in the UK Biobank. The researchers investigated the clinical correlates of TTR levels, differences ...