An amyloid is an abnormal protein produced by a person's bone marrow. It builds up in the body's organs and, while rare, is very serious. The disease is called amyloidosis,…
When Louis Mendiola was a young man, he served our country as a soldier in Vietnam. Years later, Mendiola, now 62 years old, had another fight on his hands: He…
People who take initiative figure out how to do things on their own. And that’s exactly the case for Reva Dolobowsky and her current volunteer role as the warm welcoming…
While discussing stem cells can immediately polarize a conversation, the promise they offer could silence the critics. The ability of stem cells to become other types of cells is well…
Have you lost a friend or family member? Do you wonder how you can memorialize or honor their life? This is the dilemma of Kate Shooshan, whose father died of familial…
Doggone, it feels good to fight amyloidosis! The condition causes abnormal proteins to be deposited in organs like the kidneys and heart. That's got bad news written all over it. But…
Hey, do you like helping people--especially people who have amyloidosis? Also, do you live in or near New Jersey? Or will you be in the area later in September? If…
On Saturday, 29 October, 2016, the Adam Gardiner Fund will host Come Racing at Rosehill Gardens in Randwick, Australia. The event, like everything the AGF does, is intended to raise funds to…
On November 12, 2016, Present Troubles Racing will host their Hills and Hollers Half Marathon & 5K, which is intended to raise awareness about amyloidosis and funds to help support those affected…
Welcome to this week's Editor's Choice! We hope that those of you who are having a back-to-school week, are smooth sailing! This week, we have some news on IPF and hemophilia…
Finding the money to fund research and the development of treatment (and maybe even a cure) for most rare diseases is difficult for a couple reasons. Rare diseases are notoriously hard…
In a nutshell... Amyloidosis is a rare blood disorder that occurs when a person's bone marrow makes too much of a protein called "amyloid," which then collects in the body's…
It's no secret that Scrubs helped me get through Lyme treatment, as it is surprisingly profound. In Season 5, Episode 6 there is a very pleasant older woman who has…
If this makes sense to you, “Hey, look! Some dude on a sponge has wiped out and is going over the falls on a hollow little right!” then you need…
Autumn is going to be a fun time for people interested in supporting essential research for amyloidosis. Amyloidosis is a group of about 15 rare, progressive, and incurable diseases of…
Happy American Independence Day Weekend Patient Worthy! What happens when you look into the mirror and the person staring back isn't who you were expecting? One word: acromegaly. Do you or…
Amyloidosis is a rare disease that affects organs such as the heart, kidney, liver, the nervous system and more. While there is no cure, there are treatments and organizations that can help. Enter,…
Happy Father's Day Week Patient Worthians! We hope you celebrated your rare dads this week-- because they deserve it. As you know, it's Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month so we are highlighting some new drug…
We are halfway through 2016 and we want to thank you Patient Worthians, old and new, for reading, sharing your stories, and supporting our patient contributors and writers! As a…
Amyloidosis Trailer: A Tribute to The Amyloidosis Foundation from katelyn Payne on Vimeo. This trailer for the Amyloidosis Foundation's documentary was created by a student whose mother has amyloidosis. It…
To understand the rare disease Amyloidosis, you have to understand the underlying cause. When bone marrow produces an abnormal protein, called "amyloid," it can be deposited in virtually any organ or tissue in…
Happy Easter Weekend Patient Worthians! And if you don't celebrate it, Passover is only a month away. If you don't celebrate either one, then why not celebrate life?! This week we…
If you’re reading this I need to ask you an urgent question. Are you mixed race? Specifically, part Filipino and part European? Yes, I know, it’s none of my damn…
Amyloidosis is a rare disease that affects organs such as the heart, kidney, liver, the nervous system and more. While there is no cure, there are treatments and organizations that can help. Enter,…
Greetings Patient Worthians! This month we are highlighting Amyloidosis, a rare disease that affects organs such as the heart, kidney, liver, the nervous system and more. While there is no…
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