People with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) without a clear genetic cause may have rare mutations in overlooked parts of complement system genes, a new study from Europe suggests. The researchers found that one such mutation in the CFI gene — a known aHUS risk gene — greatly reduced…
A woman with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) successfully underwent a second kidney transplant as treatment with Soliris (eculizumab) largely prevented or eased the complications that led to failure of her first transplant. The medication has helped stabilize the woman’s kidney function for four years, researchers wrote in a…
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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