Nearly half of adults with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) had cognitive impairment, particularly difficulties with memory, decision-making, and problem solving,…
Andrea Lobo, PhD
Andrea Lobo holds a PhD in cell biology/neurosciences from the University of Coimbra-Portugal, where she studied stroke biology. 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 has authored multiple research papers in peer-reviewed journals.
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Articles by Andrea Lobo, PhD
IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIA
NewsApproved ITP treatment found effective, works well for both adults and children
The approved injection therapy Nplate (romiplostim) is well tolerated and effective for both adults and children with …
VON WILLEBRAND DISEASE
NewsExperimental VWD treatment boosts clotting factors in clinical trial
HMB-002, an experimental antibody-based treatment from Hemab Therapeutics for von Willebrand disease (VWD), increased levels of von Willebrand…
THROMBOTIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA
NewsStudy links immune cell webs to acute iTTP episodes, relapses
Neutrophil extracellular traps — web-like structures released by immune cells that can promote clotting — are increased during acute episodes…
THROMBOTIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA
Study in England finds congenital TTP comes with high cost burden
People with congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP) face a substantial burden related to healthcare use and costs, particularly for…
VON WILLEBRAND DISEASE
NewsHeavy menstrual bleeding remains burdensome for women with VWD
Women with von Willebrand disease (VWD) still experienced a high burden of heavy menstrual bleeding despite commonly using first-line…
THROMBOTIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA
NewsUS study highlights key gaps in mental health support for those with iTTP
People diagnosed with immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) in the U.S. report significant unmet healthcare needs, particularly related to…
VON WILLEBRAND DISEASE
NewsNew study shows genetic testing may refine von Willebrand diagnosis
Taking both laboratory parameters and genetic testing into account can improve diagnostic accuracy in people with von Willebrand disease…
VON WILLEBRAND DISEASE
NewsStudy finds post-surgery bleeding risk is higher for VWD kids
Children with von Willebrand disease (VWD) who undergo surgery to remove the adenoids and tonsils have a nearly sixfold…
THROMBOTIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA
NewsTTP diagnosis explains woman’s second stroke at age 30: Case report
A Chinese woman experiencing neurological symptoms who had a stroke at age 30 was ultimately diagnosed with the blood disorder hereditary…