Disc Medicine has charted a route to market for bitopertin, its drug candidate for rare disease erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP), after meeting with the FDA. Shares in the company gained almost 24% ...

A creature that stalks the night with a thirst for human blood has starred in nightmares for centuries. People once buried their loved ones with stakes in their chests to keep them from rising out of ...

The woman experienced agonizing stomach pain and both auditory and visual hallucinations Getty A Texas mom says years of severe stomach pain and hallucinations were dismissed by doctors until a ...

Acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) is a group of rare genetic disorders affecting liver function, and while inheriting the altered gene does not guarantee symptoms, specific triggers can lead to acute ...

Acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) is a group of rare genetic disorders that affect the liver’s ability to produce heme, a vital component of blood, and can manifest with a variety of symptoms often ...

An acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) episode is a medical emergency with severe symptoms like intense pain and seizures. Having a pre-arranged emergency plan is crucial for prompt treatment and to avoid ...

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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals has put its dancing shoes on to raise awareness of the experience of living with acute hepatic porphyria (AHP). A recently released patient storytelling initiative by the ...

Acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) is one of a group of disorders that are triggered by a buildup of pigments called porphyrins in your liver and elsewhere. The disorder can cause nerve problems and other ...

The treatment you'll get for acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) depends on your symptoms. No matter which treatment plan you and your doctor decide on, the goal is to ease symptoms and prevent ...