A previously healthy young man in Greece who later developed atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) improved rapidly after being treated with the complement inhibitor Soliris (eculizumab), which helped his heart function recover over time, but delayed therapy was linked to permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis. “This case emphasizes…
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My lungs are on fire. My heart is thumping so hard, I can feel my heartbeat in my ears. My breathing is heavy and labored. Pain shoots down my left leg from my sciatic nerve. I stop on the last landing to catch my breath and lean on the post…
Becoming educated and informed about aHUS is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnist’s words of wisdom to help you along on your aHUS journey.
There is no cure for aHUS yet, but here you can find more information about current therapeutic approaches, as well as experimental treatments that are in the pipeline.
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