Aug 26, 2025 · This rare disease caused by a buildup of the protein amyloid can affect different organs in different people. Find out how early and accurate diagnosis can lead to better outcomes.

Jan 28, 2025 · Discover how anti-amyloid drugs can help slow Alzheimer's progression. Mayo Clinic Press provides expert insights on treatment options. Learn more today.

Aug 26, 2025 · This rare disease caused by a buildup of the protein amyloid can affect different organs in different people. Find out how early and accurate diagnosis can lead to better outcomes.

Jul 9, 2025 · Cardiac amyloidosis is a life-threatening condition where an abnormal protein, called amyloid, builds up in the heart, causing it to stiffen and not work properly. It is often missed because …

Oct 15, 2019 · Amyloidosis (am-uh-loi-DO-sis) is a rare disease that occurs when a substance called amyloid builds up in your organs. Amyloid is an abnormal protein that is produced in your bone …

Mar 31, 2016 · JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayo Clinic researchers led a laboratory study that found a new way to prevent the accumulation of amyloid plaque – a key feature of Alzheimer’s disease – by …

While there is no cure for amyloidosis, several treatment options are available to help manage symptoms and limit production of amyloid protein. Your doctors will work with you to choose the best …

But in amyloid, the walls of the heart are thicker than they should be. But you can see it's not because there's more muscle cells. And in fact, the muscle cells are disrupted, and that's because of the …

Apr 18, 2025 · "Up until a little more than a decade ago, data suggested that amyloid patients may not be as worthy of a heart transplant because they had poorer outcomes than nonamyloid patients," …

Jun 6, 2025 · Mayo Clinic Laboratories tested for two proteins in blood plasma that are associated with amyloid plaque buildup, the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease: Aβ42/40 and p-tau217. The …