People with von Willebrand disease (VWD) or hemophilia A are more likely to experience serious bleeding in the first month…
Michela Luciano, PhD
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 a scientific writer in 2022. Outside of work, she enjoys street photography, mountain hiking, running, and spending as much time as possible outdoors.
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Articles by Michela Luciano, PhD
THROMBOTIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA
NewsCablivi boosts ICU survival odds for people with severe iTTP in analysis
Most people with the rare blood disorder immune-mediated thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (iTTP) recover well after admission to the intensive care…
THROMBOTIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA
NewsWoman with TTP gets new hip thanks to tailored Adzynma dosing
A woman with the rare blood disorder congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) safely underwent hip replacement surgery while being…
VON WILLEBRAND DISEASE
NewsSeragene lands funding for new therapies for bleeding disorders
Seragene Therapeutics has received funding from Pathway to Cures, the venture philanthropy fund of the National Bleeding Disorders…
THROMBOTIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA
NewsEarly plasma therapy helps woman with TTP deliver healthy baby
A 36-year-old woman in China with congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) successfully delivered a healthy baby after preventive plasma therapy…
VON WILLEBRAND DISEASE
NewsScholarship for students affected by bleeding disorders now open
Applications are now open for the 2026 Eric Dostie Memorial College Scholarships, which will award $1,000 each to 10…
VON WILLEBRAND DISEASE
NewsHormonal therapy does not seem to lighten heavy periods in VWD
Hormonal therapy may not be as effective as previously believed to control heavy menstrual bleeding in women with type 1…
IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIA
NewsGut bacteria types may influence ITP progression in children: Study
Children and adolescents newly diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) show clear differences in gut microbiota — the community of…