With amyloidosis, the kidneys may not efficiently retain protein, and the heart’s ability to pump blood may also be impaired. Together, these can cause swelling, especially in lower extremities ...

The buildup of amyloid protein primarily affects the heart, kidneys, lungs, skin, tongue, nerves, and intestines. It may also occur in association with multiple myeloma (Smith, 2003). Secondary ...

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The FDA granted Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy designation to NXC-201 for the treatment of relapsed/refractory light ...

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.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is marked by the gradual loss of kidney function, which means the kidneys cannot filter waste and regulate water and acid in the blood as well as they should. Early in the ...

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The results of a new brain imaging study led by researchers at Stony Brook Medicine indicates a link between WTC exposure duration and the presence of amyloid in the brain. Amyloid is a protein in ...