The case of an infant thought to have an extremely rare form of prophyria, called harderoporphyria, was described in a recent report.| 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
COVID-19 triggered an attack of acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) in a 31-year-old woman, according to a report in Japan.| 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
Columnist Kalyn Shelton explains why she suspects that her mental health medications played a role in her recent porphyria attack.| 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
A 34-year-old woman with PCT had previously undiagnosed hereditary hemochromatosis, which played a key role in the condition's development.| Porphyria News
Children with porphyria need to have the community advocating for their mental health, columnist Kristen Wheeden writes.| 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
Columnist Kristen Wheeden is grateful for the opportunity to connect with her community at the recent PorphyriaPalooza event in Chicago.| 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
Porphyria comprises a group of genetic disorders caused by disruptions in the heme production cycle.| Porphyria News