Both hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) are characterized by thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA), affecting mainly the kidney and brain, respectively. Diagnosis ...

In this issue of the Brazilian Journal of Nephrology, Vilardouro et al. in the paper entitled “Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome – 24 years’ experience of a Pediatric Nephrology Unit” 1 share data of a ...

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Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) is a rare and dangerous condition that causes the destruction of red blood cells, coagulation disorders and kidney damage and is associated with the presence of the ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers reviewed the efficacy of ravulizumab based on 2-year data from two phase 3, single-arm studies. eGFR ...

Question: A family member was recently hospitalized with hemolytic uremic syndrome. Can you explain what this is? Answer: Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a rare but serious condition that primarily ...