Serum transthyretin (TTR) levels are low in familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy (FAP). also compared TTR concentrations in 12 African-Americans transporting the TTR V122I allele with those in 826 African-Americans who were homozygous wild type at the TTR locus. The TTR V122I carriers had significantly lower serum TTR concentrations than appropriate controls even though the majority of… Continue reading Serum transthyretin (TTR) levels are low in familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy (FAP).
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In the era of precision medicine and targeted therapy diagnostic inaccuracy
In the era of precision medicine and targeted therapy diagnostic inaccuracy can have tremendous ramifications. medical diagnosis of a uncommon tumor type. Case Demonstration A 61-year-old Polish guy presented towards the crisis department with steadily worsening shortness of breathing and unintentional 20-pound pounds loss. He previously experienced his usual condition of wellness until 12 months… Continue reading In the era of precision medicine and targeted therapy diagnostic inaccuracy