Andrea Lobo,  —

Andrea Lobo is a Science writer at BioNews. She holds a Biology degree and a PhD in Cell Biology/Neurosciences from the University of Coimbra-Portugal, where she studied stroke biology. She was a postdoctoral and senior researcher at the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health in Porto, in drug addiction, studying neuronal plasticity induced by amphetamines. As a research scientist for 19 years, Andrea participated in academic projects in multiple research fields, from stroke, gene regulation, cancer, and rare diseases. She authored multiple research papers in peer-reviewed journals. She shifted towards a career in science writing and communication in 2022.

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January 25, 2023 News by Andrea Lobo

Soliris Used to Successfully Treat aHUS in HIV Patient

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…

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