An Update on Onco-Nephrology: Kidney Disease in Systemic Amyloidosis
2024
Kidney Disease in Systemic Amyloidosis
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Author Information
Author(s): Raad Chowdhury, Sujal Shah, Sheron Latcha, Luisa Lobato
Primary Institution: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conclusion
The review provides an update on diagnostics, renal outcomes, and therapeutic landscape in specific types of amyloid associated with kidney disease.
Takeaway
This study talks about different types of kidney diseases caused by amyloidosis, which is when proteins misfold and build up in the body. It highlights the importance of diagnosing the type of amyloid to treat it properly.
Methodology
The review summarizes current knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of various types of renal amyloidosis.
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