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Sudoscan Test of Sweat Gland Function May Improve FAP Diagnosis, Study Says

Sudoscan, a device that evaluates sweat gland function, may help physicians improve the diagnosis of familial amyloid polyneuropathy — distinguishing these patients from those with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, a study says. The study, “Quantitative sudomotor test helps differentiate Transthyretin familial amyloid polyneuropathy from Chronic…

Long-term Vyndaqel Improves Survival in FAP, Study Suggests

Long-term treatment with Vyndaqel (tafamidis) may reduce the risk of death in people with familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), a study shows. The study, “Evaluation of Mortality During Long-Term Treatment with Tafamidis for Transthyretin Amyloidosis with Polyneuropathy: Clinical Trial Results up to 8.5 Years,” were…

Pain High Among Quality of Life Hindrances in FAP, Study Finds

The progressive nature of hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis polyneuropathy (hATTR-PN), also known as familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), limits patients’ health-related quality of life across all measures, with pain a particular problem, and is linked to depression or anxiety in carriers, a study from Portugal found. Earlier diagnosis and treatment may…