Here in the United States, obesity is considered a common chronic illness. The World Health Organization defines it as “abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.” While the obesity rate has been declining since peaking in 2022, 37% of American adults were still considered…
A COVID-19 infection apparently triggered the development of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) in a 75-year-old man who had recently received a kidney transplant, according to a case report. Treatment with Ultomiris (ravulizumab) helped resolve his symptoms, supporting the use of the medication post-kidney transplant. Some kidney transplant…
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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