AHP Patients More Likely to File for Long-Term Sick Leave, Disability Pension, Study Finds

People with acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) are more likely to file for long-term sick leave and disability pension, but are not at more risk of premature death than the general population, a nationwide study from Norway found. The study, “Sick leave, disability, and mortality in acute…

PCT Linked to Higher Risks of Gastrointestinal Disease, Cancer, and Premature Death, Study Suggests

People with porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) have higher risks of developing gastrointestinal diseases and certain types of cancer, compared with individuals from the general population, a study says. They also are more likely to die prematurely. The findings of the study, “Increased mortality in patients with porphyria…

PCT Patients More Likely to Develop Certain Cancers, Die Prematurely, Study Says

Patients with porphyria cutanea tarda have higher risks of developing liver and other types of cancer and of dying prematurely compared to individuals from the general population, a study says. The findings of the study, “Porphyria cutanea tarda increases risk of hepatocellular carcinoma and premature death: a nationwide…