For older individuals, particularly men, with a thickened heart, screening for amyloid transthyretin cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is essential. Early initiation of therapy, particularly in the initial ...

This article explores sex differences in the prevalence and outcomes of CIDP, and underlying factors contributing to the male predominance. Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) and ...

Recently, I heard that someone I have known for a long time got a rare form of cancer and is currently recovering from surgery to remove it. My grandmother passed away in December, and another family ...

Which of the statements below about the risk factors of achondroplasia are correct? Select one of the options for each question, then submit your answers to see how well you scored and how other test ...

I was recently put into an uncomfortable situation regarding my immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). I was on a trip with a group of women I had never met before when autoimmune diseases came up in the ...

After switching to home HD, her improved blood pressure control allowed her to discontinue all 5 of her blood pressure medications. Nocturnal home hemodialysis (HD) may be a viable option for patients ...

Elderly patients with AAV and DAH had a mortality rate up to 44% during the 5-year follow-up. Older age and higher glucocorticoid doses were found to independently predict death due to diffuse ...

Patients with NMOSD treated with rituximab had a lower risk of relapse compared to patients who were given other oral therapies. Rituximab has a favorable treatment effect in patients with ...

Studies indicate that patients with AAV are at significant risk of developing cardiovascular disease, requiring medical vigilance. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of morbidity and ...