Living with Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in the Netherlands: Patient and Family Perspective.

Introduction: Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) poses a significant health challenge due to its rarity and severity within the spectrum of thrombotic microangiopathy. Despite efforts to optimize and personalize health care for patients with aHUS, understanding the individual experiences, needs, and desires of patients with aHUS and their relatives remains limited.

Methods: Here, we present a nationwide, exploratory, qualitative interview study with a direct content analysis approach.

Early Eculizumab Withdrawal in Patients With Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Native Kidneys Is Safe and Cost-Effective: Results of the CUREiHUS Study.

Introduction: The introduction of eculizumab has improved the outcome in patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). The optimal treatment strategy is debated. Here, we report the results of the CUREiHUS study, a 4-year prospective, observational study monitoring unbiased eculizumab discontinuation in Dutch patients with aHUS after 3 months of therapy.