Michela Luciano,  Science Writer—

Michela Luciano is a Science Writer at BioNews. Originally from the picturesque mountain town of L’Aquila, Italy, Michela holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Salzburg, where her research focused on the role of inflammation in Acute Myeloid Leukemia. With a deep passion for scientific communication, Michela transitioned into her first role as Scientific Writer in 2022. Outside of work, Michela is a passionate photographer. She enjoys mountain hikes, running, and spending as much time as possible outdoors.

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Experimental drug iptacopan aids man with lupus-associated aHUS

After standard therapies failed, a 59-year-old man with lupus-related atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) improved when doctors gave him the oral medication iptacopan alongside one cycle of immunosuppressant rituximab, according to a case report from Italy. Iptacopan, marketed as Fabhalta, is an oral therapy approved for other diseases driven…