Patients in England and Wales with cardiomyopathy caused by the disorder ATTR amyloidosis will soon be able to access treatment with Alnylam's gene-silencing drug Amvuttra. The ruling by reimbursement ...

Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is a serious and debilitating heart condition that may require a collaborative team of experts. ATTR-CM not only affects the heart, it also often impacts ...

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First long-acting therapy with three-monthly dosing to target root cause of cardiac disease The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued final draft guidance recommending ...

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued final draft guidance recommending vutrisiran for patients with wild-type and hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis with ...

ATTR-CM can be a life-changing diagnosis, and if you’re an older adult, it can have an especially large impact on your quality of life. Transthyretin amyloidosis cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is a rare but ...

The last time I spoke about Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA), it was with a Seeking Alpha article entitled "Nex-Z Advancement Remains On Track With Expanded ATTRv-PN Indication" With respect to this ...

Genetic testing for ATTR can detect transthyretin mutations and offer crucial information about risk, monitoring, and treatment, if needed. Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is a genetic condition that ...

Over time, transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) can damage the nerves, heart, and other organs. This may lead to complications like heart problems, nerve damage, and trouble with everyday bodily functions ...

Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is caused by the misfolding and aggregation of the transthyretin (TTR) protein, leading to multi-organ damage. Two main forms exist: hereditary ATTR (ATTRv), linked to ...