The case of an infant thought to have an extremely rare form of prophyria, called harderoporphyria, was described in a recent report.| Porphyria News
The case of a woman, 43, with variegate porphyria who developed acute psychosis highlights a less common symptom that can occur in patients.| Porphyria News
Researchers said light-sensitive or fragile skin may point to a primary genetic porphyria in children with developmental delays and epilepsy.| Porphyria News
A real-world study analyzed the medical records of EPP and XLP patients in the U.S. who waited about three years for a porphyria diagnosis.| Porphyria News
Givlaari reduced porphyria attacks, improved quality of life in patients with AHP, according to an expanded access program in Japan.| Porphyria News
Alnylam Act, a free genetic testing program, is now offering its services to certain patients in the U.S. and Canada suspected of having AHP.| Porphyria News
An AIP diagnosis should be weighed with vomiting, stomach pain, high blood pressure, low sodium, or constipation, the researchers said.| Porphyria News
The cases of six women with acute intermittent porphyria, five of whom were misdiagnosed, show the challenges of getting an AIP diagnosis.| Porphyria News
Acute hepatic porphyria carriers may show subtle disease signs in the absence of acute attacks, and should be watched, per a study.| Porphyria News
Andrea Lobo is a science writer for Porphyria News with a PhD in cell biology/neurosciences. She covers the latest news and information on a variety of porphyria topics.| Porphyria News
Marisa Wexler is a senior science writer for Porphyria News with an MS in cellular and molecular pathology. She covers the latest news and information on a variety of porphyria topics.| Porphyria News
Using an FDA database, scientists compiled a list of 52 medications, mostly those for infections, that may trigger porphyria flares.| Porphyria News
For columnist Kalyn Shelton, symptoms of porphyria can include anxiety, depression, mood swings, and hallucinations.| Porphyria News
A 34-year-old woman with PCT had previously undiagnosed hereditary hemochromatosis, which played a key role in the condition's development.| Porphyria News
Givlaari safely led to a complete resolution of annual attacks in people with AHP, real-world data from a case series study in Italy shows.| Porphyria News
Patricia Inacio is a science writer for Porphyria News with a PhD in cell biology. She covers the latest news and information on a variety of porphyria topics.| Porphyria News
Children with porphyria need to have the community advocating for their mental health, columnist Kristen Wheeden writes.| Porphyria News
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The case showcases the need to consider AIP when diagnosing acute nerve damage as Parsonage-Turner syndrome, the report's researchers said.| Porphyria News
Columnist Kristen Wheeden had to share her colleague's story at a rare disease summit when she was hospitalized due to a porphyria attack.| Porphyria News
Connecting with her community at the PorphyriaPalooza provided columnist Kalyn Shelton with many opportunities for giving hugs.| Porphyria News
UPA received a five-year Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grant to advance progress in porphyria diagnosis, research, and treatment.| Porphyria News
Columnist Kalyn Shelton, along with her husband and mother, recently took a trip to Chicago to connect with the porphyria community.| Porphyria News