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Amyloid
Amyloid is a kind of protein which can build up and accumulate in tissues and organs causing the organ to fail. The disease called amyloidosis occurs when the amyloid buildup causes organ problems. It may be seen associated with other diseases such as multiple myeloma, and can occur on its own. In alzheimer's disease amyloid can build up in the brain and brain blood vessels as well.
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What is the definition or description of: amyloid?
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Which medicine is best for lychen amyloid?
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How can I get rid of amyloid patch on my back?
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What is the difference between amyloid and prion?
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Is there any cure or treatments for amyloid plaques?
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Is macular amyloid curable by glycolic acid peels?
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What are some techniques for reducing amyloid-brain buildup?
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What is the average life expectancy of someone with amyloid angiopathy?
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What is the difference between an amyloid and a prion protein?
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A 56-year old male asked:
Under what conditions would a beta-amyloid plaque PET scan be recommended?
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A 33-year old female asked:
Is an amyloid test available at a walk in lab without a Dr? Is that different than an amylase test?
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A 31-year old male asked:
If amyloid proteins are seen on an echo there is definitely some form of amyloidosis present right?
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A 38-year old asked:
I was diagnosed with cerebral amyloid angiopathy? What do I do?
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A 48-year old asked:
Do you understand how amyloid or other plaques are formed in the brain?
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A 32-year old asked:
I have cerebral amyloid angiopathy,can you offer any suggestions on how to cope with this?
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A 25-year old female asked:
I have MBL deficiency but what does a raised CH50 mean? I also have raised Serum amyloid A?
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What is the difference between an amyloid and a prion? Is alzheimer's suspected to be from a prion?
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A 25-year old female asked:
I have a very low igg3 and igg4, along with a very low immunoglobulin m and a high serum amyloid a - what does this mean?
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A 32-year old male asked:
Previous Dx carpal tunnel via EMG/conductivity. Symptoms improved recently and repeat of these tests is now normal. If problem had been caused by AL amyloid this symptomatic improvement and normalization of objective tests would be unlikely, right?
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A 44-year old asked:
Do scientists understand how amyloid plaques form in the brain?
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A 39-year old asked:
If amyloid proteins show up on an echo does that mean cardiac amyloidosis?
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If amyloid proteins are seen on an echo does that guarantee cardiac amyloidosis?
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A 56-year old male asked:
Is an Amyvid beta-amyloid PET scan an appropriate test for the diagnosis of "Multiple Somatic Complaints"?
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Plz help giving details of beta amyloid protein and tau protein in celebral artery?
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A 57-year old female asked:
Had fat pad and carpal tunnel biopsies for amyloid both negative. I do have Myeloma. Can I definitively say I don't have amyloid?
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A 56-year old female asked:
Does pathology routinely test for amyloid? Recently had thyroidectomy and have smoldering myeloma so would like amyloidosis to be ruled out.
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A 55-year old male asked:
Cud it explain why Cardio assumed heart was Hypokensis LV Mid Baslia,an when I question it as RV enlarged,they refused a LV MRA.I saidCardiac Amyloid?
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A member asked:
What is the average life expectancy of someone with amyloid angiopathy?i was diagnose withe cerebral amayloid angiopathy in May 2015. I am on Keppra
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A 46-year old male asked:
In September 2019 I was diagnosed with M gas with a GG lambda. My M spike is gone from .4 to now is .2. My land a free chain test shows a steady increase. It started out at 17.5 or so and now is 26.8. Ive had a skin biopsy with no sign of amyloids?
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A 56-year old male asked:
What is the relationship between head injury, amyloid plaque and the posterior cingulate cortex?
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