NovelMed has been cleared to begin patient testing of NM8074, an investigational antibody-based therapy for atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) that is not expected to carry a risk of treatment-related infections. The therapy candidate is designed to block the complement cascade — a part of the immune system…
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A man with an HIV infection and secondary atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) was successfully treated with Soliris (eculizumab), a case study reported. “This case highlights the unusual presentation and [origin of aHUS], demonstrating the importance of recognizing therapeutic options in primary and secondary settings,” the researchers wrote…
Disease-causing variants in complement genes appear to be uncommon in children with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) caused by autoantibodies against complement factor H (CFH), an Indian study found. The study, “Variants in complement genes are uncommon in patients with anti-factor H autoantibody-associated atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome,” was published…
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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.
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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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