Patricia Inácio, PhD, science writer —

A new mutation in the CD46 gene linked to recurrent atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) was identified in a 13-month-old girl, according to a case report from Denmark. As described in the report, the mutation affected the activity of the complement cascade — a part of the immune system…

A total of 30 patient advocacy groups working to further understanding and the needs of people living with rare diseases have been selected to receive a Horizon Therapeutics‘ #RAREis Global Advocate Grant. Winners of this year’s inaugural awards are spread across nine countries and represent a total of 29 rare…

Soliris (eculizumab) safely and effectively treated a severe episode of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) in an adolescent with another autoimmune disease called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a case report described. The therapy’s use also was safely discontinued, without an aHUS relapse. The case study, “Successful Discontinuation…

Soliris (eculizumab) safely and effectively treated children with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) in a real-world setting, according to a post-marketing surveillance study of pediatric patients in Japan. Notably, nearly three-quarters of the children experienced normalization of all blood parameters in a median of three weeks’ time, the…

A 30-year-old man is thought to have developed atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) after being vaccinated for influenza, as described in a recent case report. “Further studies may be needed to stratify such patients to weigh the risks and benefits of influenza vaccination,” its authors…

Two newly reported mutations in a complement-related gene appear to have triggered atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) in a woman within months of a kidney transplant, according to a case report. The report, “A novel Atypical hemolytic uremic Syndrome–Associated CFH gene in a renal transplant recipient complicated with ileum perforation,”…

Plasma exchange and treatment with Soliris (eculizumab) may be used successfully to treat pregnancy-related atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) complicated by kidney failure, a case report suggests. The report, “Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome: when pregnancy leads to lifelong dialysis: a case report and literature review,” was published in…

A 57-year old man developed atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) after being bitten by a pit viper belonging to the Bothrops aspe species, a recent case report suggests. According to its authors, this is the first report describing an association between aHUS and this viper species, likely triggered by venom-induced…

Soliris (eculizumab), given as a treatment or as a preventive measure, reduces disease relapse and kidney transplant loss in people with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), according to a Brazilian retrospective study. Researchers emphasized the need, in low- to medium-income countries, to provide greater access to Soliris and similar…

Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) can co-exist with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), a rare genetic disorder characterized by a weakened immune system, a case report noted. Prompt diagnosis is crucial to improving patient outcomes, its researchers wrote, especially as the two diseases “are considered to exacerbate each other.” The…