Amyloidosis

Reports from N. Magybertrand and co-researchers add new data to research in amyloidosis

Published in Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week, March 15th, 2009

According to a study from Besancon, France, "Objectives There is a lack of epidemiological information concerning amyloidosis, particularly in France. We started a 3-year prospective study (AMPYRO) to analyze the epidemiological features of amyloidosis in the eastern part of France."

" From 2003 to 2005, all patients with a tissue sample showing amyloid deposits, were included in this study. Immunohistochemistry using anti-P component. anti-SAA, anti-light chains immunoglobulins and anti-transthyretin was applied, for each tissue sample. For each patient, past and present medical histories along with biological features were recorded. Seventy-six patients with amyloid...

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