Synonyms: Familial dementia, British type
A rare neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive cognitive impairment spastic tetraparesis and cerebellar ataxia resulting from amyloid deposits in the brain. Spasticity with increased deep tendon reflexes and tone are early symptoms muscular rigidity evolves later. Progressive mental deterioration usually starts with apathy and impaired memory with progression to complete disorientation.
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ABri amyloidosis?
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Advocacy Organizations
Amyloidosis Research Consortium
The Amyloidosis Research Consortium (ARC) is a patient-focused nonprofit, harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to advance science and both improve and extend the lives of those with amyloidosis.
COMBINEDBrain Inc
COMBINEDBrain is a consortium for outcome measures and biomarkers for neurodevelopmental disorders. We are collaborating to cure rare, non-verbal brain disorders.
Childhood Dementia Initiative
Childhood Dementia Initiative (CDI) is driving world first action in the consideration of the 70+ genetic conditions that cause childhood dementia under the one umbrella.
Genetic Support Network of Victoria
The Genetic Support Network of Victoria is an organisation that supports people living with genetic, undiagnosed and rare conditions and those who support them including community and families, patient support organisations, health professionals and industry. Our vision is our community flourishing and living their best lives.
Help Hope Live
Help Hope Live supports community-based fundraising for people with unmet medical expenses and related costs due to cell and organ transplants or catastrophic injuries and illnesses. These efforts play a critical role in helping clients access the care and equipment they need to heal, live, and thrive. Unlock a powerful and safe way to raise funds for medical needs with Help Hope Live. They provide one-on-one fundraising guidance, a customizable Campaign Page, bill pay support, and additional benefits based on their 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
KIF1A.ORG
KIF1A.ORG is a global community dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by KIF1A Associated Neurological Disorder (KAND) and accelerating research to find a cure.
Moonshots for Unicorns
Curing single-gene disorders
New Zealand Amyloidosis Patients Association
To make a positive and lasting impact in New Zealand, helping Amyloidosis disease patients from various disease subgroups ( AL, AA, hATTR, Wild Type) by working with local and international doctors, pharma treatment entities, as well as government agencies to bring approved funded treatment drugs into NZ for suffering patients. We desire to help build a lasting support system within the NZ health framework. We want an excellent wrap-around network of care to achieve for the sufferer to achieve a positive outcome in their well-being. This mission includes the wellness of the patient's caregiver and family whose needs, we feel, have been neglected.
Project CASK
VISION Project CASK believes in a world free of the life limitations and debilitating effects of CASK gene disorders. MISSION To accelerate breakthroughs in research to develop treatments and a cure for CASK gene disorders. VALUES Collaboration. Transparency. Urgency.
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
Provide information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition.
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Clinical Trials
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