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Although a subset of patients can be cured with liver transplants, and a drug that could slow the disease somewhat was approved in Europe, there were no truly effective treatments for the majority of patients with this disease in the United States. Above: representation of abnormal amyloid buildup that clings to nerves, as it happens in transthyretin amyloidosis.
First Effective Treatment for Transthyretin Amyloidosis
Johns Hopkins research into rare disease leads to approval of the first drug that can halt its progression.
Read MoreJohns Hopkins neurologist led new study highlighting risk factors for seizures after age 60.
2 New Faculty Members Join the Department of Neurosurgery
The department welcomes Cameron McDougall, new director of endovascular neurosurgery, and neurosurgeon Debraj Mukherjee.
New gift will help researchers study basic and applied science behind this pain-relieving approach.
Improving Data for Alzheimer’s Disease
Johns Hopkins leads a new consortium to create a broader patient base for research. One target: early interventions.