Report details newborn infant's potential case of harderoporphyria
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 an infant thought to have an extremely rare form of prophyria, called harderoporphyria, was described in a recent report.| Porphyria News
Givlaari (givosiran) is an RNA-interference therapy by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals to treat adults with acute hepatic porphyria.| 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
Givlaari reduced porphyria attacks, improved quality of life in patients with AHP, according to an expanded access program in Japan.| Porphyria News
COVID-19 triggered an attack of acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) in a 31-year-old woman, according to a report in Japan.| Porphyria News
An AIP diagnosis should be weighed with vomiting, stomach pain, high blood pressure, low sodium, or constipation, the researchers said.| 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
Columnist Kalyn Shelton explains why she suspects that her mental health medications played a role in her recent porphyria attack.| Porphyria News
Members of the Global Porphyria Advocacy Coalition are set to raise awareness about porphyria with the theme, “Think Porphyria."| 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
Columnist Claire Richmond extends a heartfelt thank-you to Desiree Lyon for her four decades of service to the porphyria community.| Porphyria News
Children with porphyria need to have the community advocating for their mental health, columnist Kristen Wheeden writes.| Porphyria News
Vitamin D may prevent osteoporosis and improve bone health in people with EPP, according to a study from the Netherlands.| Porphyria News
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
Porphyria comprises a group of genetic disorders caused by disruptions in the heme production cycle.| Porphyria News
