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If you or a loved one has familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), massage therapy may help reduce the impact of peripheral neuropathy symptoms and …

Having a chronic progressive disorder such as familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) can be both stressful and isolating.  Recreational therapy is a form of treatment…

The first patient has been dosed in a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating NTLA-2001, Intellia Therapeutics’ investigational gene-editing therapy for the treatment…

Familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) is a progressive disease caused by deposits of amyloid fibrils in nerve cells and organs. As a result, patients experience severe…

Finding out you have a rare genetic disease such as familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) can be unsettling, especially if you live alone or planning…

People with familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) may well have problems with their kidneys. Without treatment, these can lead to serious complications. How does…

If your doctor suspects you have familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), you will be asked to undergo diagnostic tests to confirm the presence of…

A majority of familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) patients report problems with their digestive system. Here is some information about how FAP affects the digestive system,…

Fatigue is defined as extended periods of exhaustion or lack of energy and can be a symptom for patients with…

A tissue biopsy is one of several tests doctors may use to confirm a diagnosis of familiar amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), a rare disease…