Steve Bryson, PhD,  science writer—

Difficulties in diagnosing atypical hemolytic uremic (aHUS) syndrome in the absence of family history are illustrated in the story of a girl in Sri Lanka who, after multiple diagnoses, was successfully treated for aHUS by long-term plasma exchange, a case study reported. …

The activity of a molecule called ADAMTS13 can predict the outcome of patients with with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) and their response to plasma exchange therapy (PEX), as well as guide treatment decisions, a Korean study suggests. The study, “…