In infants younger than 3 months, identifying heart problems and distinctive facial features, as well as blood markers and certain…
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, including 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
CHOLESTASIS
NewsICP linked to lower levels of vitamin K in small study
Women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), the most common liver complication during pregnancy, are significantly more likely to…
Preventive treatment with cilnidipine and bexarotene significantly reduced markers of inflammation, liver damage, and oxidative stress, a type of cellular…
BILIARY ATRESIA
NewsNoninvasive liver test may help diagnose biliary atresia: Study
Transient elastography, a noninvasive test that uses ultrasound to detect liver stiffness, may help to differentiate biliary atresia from…
CHOLANGITIS
NewsHigh IgG levels at diagnosis tied to worse PBC outcomes: Study
High blood levels of the antibody immunoglobulin G, or IgG, at diagnosis are linked to a more severe disease course…
CHOLESTASIS
NewsAI model may predict cholestasis-related cognitive impairment risk
An artificial intelligence (AI) model can accurately discriminate between cholestasis patients with and without moderate to severe disease-associated cognitive…
CHOLANGITIS
NewsTrial testing golexanolone as PBC treatment delayed
A Phase 1b/2 trial testing Umecrine Cognition’s golexanolone in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) patients with cognitive symptoms and fatigue…
CHOLESTASIS
NewsICP incidence at nearly 3% worldwide, but varies by region
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is estimated to affect nearly 3% of pregnant women worldwide, with the highest incidence…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
NewsPoor access to genetic testing may delay Alagille syndrome diagnosis
Difficulty accessing genetic testing in low- to middle-income countries may delay the diagnosis of Alagille syndrome in children and…
CHOLESTASIS
NewsNew TJP2 mutations detected in girl with mild PFIC4
A combination of two new mutations in the TJP2 gene was identified as the cause of a mild form of progressive familial…