Treatment with Spinraza (nusinersen) led to sustained improvements in motor function in children and adolescents with spinal muscular…
Andrea Lobo
Andrea Lobo is a Science writer at BioNews. She holds a Biology degree and a PhD in Cell Biology/Neurosciences from the University of Coimbra-Portugal, where she studied stroke biology. She was a postdoctoral and senior researcher at the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health in Porto, in drug addiction, studying neuronal plasticity induced by amphetamines. 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 authored multiple research papers in peer-reviewed journals. She shifted towards a career in science writing and communication in 2022.
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Articles by Andrea Lobo
Treating adults with late-onset spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) with Evrysdi (risdiplam) partially normalized changes in certain RNA molecules…
Treatment with Evrysdi (risdiplam) was associated with stable overall motor function and improved upper limb function in a small…
Health-related quality of life for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patients treated with Spinraza (nusinersen) is closely linked to…
Sleep-related breathing problems were found to ease over time in children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) types 2 and…
Muscle regeneration, the benefits of a specialized diet, physiotherapy, and assistive technologies are among top priorities for spinal muscular…
Children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) already living with symptoms experienced gains in motor abilities after receiving the gene…
Children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as well as their caregivers, may experience clinically relevant mental health…
Daily treatment with Evrysdi (risdiplam) may help stabilize or improve motor function and improve well-being in adults with severe forms…
Muscle ultrasound helps assess muscle health and its association with motor function in children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) treated…