Higher vitamin A levels in the blood were significantly associated with better lung function in children and adolescents with sickle…
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
Casgevy (exagamglogene autotemcel) will be reimbursed by Germany’s public health system, enabling people with severe sickle cell disease…
Women with sickle cell anemia (SCA), the most common and severe form of sickle cell disease (SCD), have significantly lower…
Agios Pharmaceuticals is planning to file an application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the coming…
The Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) — a national funding agency created to support medical R&D in…
Adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) face a substantial risk of stroke, most often in their 30s and 40s,…
A blood test measuring levels of the protein cystatin C may provide a more reliable way to monitor for…
Hormonal contraceptives — birth control medications that use lab-made versions of reproductive hormones — appear to be generally safe for…
Chronic pain among adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) is associated with more functional disability —…
A neurodevelopmental screening tool may identify toddlers and preschool children with sickle cell disease (SCD) who are at risk…