Regular preventive treatment with the approved infusion therapy Adzynma (ADAMTS13 recombinant-krhn)Â may help reduce the long-term risk of organ damage…
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
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NewsITP treatment study suggests delaying spleen removal may be worthwhile
A South Korean study found that people with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who received thrombopoietin receptor agonists (TPO-RAs) as second-line…
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NewsFinal trial analysis confirms benefits of approved TTP treatment for all ages
The final results of a now-completed global clinical trial have confirmed that the approved infusion therapy Adzynma (ADAMTS13 recombinant-krhn) prevents…
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Longer treatment keeps platelet counts up in ITP, study finds
Longer treatment with Wayrilz (rilzabrutinib) helped raise and maintain platelet counts in adults with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), including…
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NewsAdding vitamin A compound boosts outcomes in hard-to-treat ITP
In a clinical trial involving adults with hard-to-treat immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), adding a 12-week course of a vitamin A-derived…
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NewsDigital tool aims to teach mothers how to protect ITP children from infection
A three-week educational program delivered through WhatsApp may help mothers of children with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) prevent Helicobacter pylori…
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NewsScientists spot potential new markers for treating chronic ITP
Researchers in Turkey have uncovered changes in immune cells and surface proteins on platelets, which are tiny, colorless cell fragments…
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NewsAggressive blood cancer masquerades as primary ITP: Case report
An elderly man initially thought to have primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), which occurs without an identifiable underlying cause, was…
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Vitamin A-derived compound may restore platelet production in ITP
Treatment with all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA), a compound derived from vitamin A, may help restore production of clot-promoting platelets in…
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NewsADAMTS13 enzyme key to pregnancy success in TTP rat study
The lack of a key enzyme in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) may threaten fetal survival during pregnancy, according to…