Patricia Inácio, PhD, science writer —

Patricia holds her PhD in cell biology from the University Nova de Lisboa, Portugal, and has served as an author on several research projects and fellowships, as well as major grant applications for European agencies. She also served as a PhD student research assistant in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Columbia University, New York, for which she was awarded a Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) fellowship.

Articles by Patricia Inácio

3-tiered newborn screening works well on large scale: Study in Brazil

Incorporating a three-tiered approach to newborn screening (NBS) makes it highly feasible for large-scale programs, according to a recent study conducted in Brazil. This comprehensive method — involving enzyme analysis, biomarker examination, and genetic testing — can ensure timely intervention and optimal care for newborns. Using this approach, researchers in…

Fabry patient’s colon tumor removed with nonsurgical procedure

A 55-year-old man with a Fabry disease-related tumor in the large intestine was treated successfully with a nonsurgical procedure called endoscopic rubber band ligation therapy, a case study reported. “[C]olonoscopy surveillance may benefit Fabry’s disease patients with gastrointestinal [obstructions],” researchers wrote, adding that rubber band ligation therapy is a…

Galafold may reduce heart changes, boost exercise tolerance

In previously untreated Fabry disease patients with heart involvement, 18 months of treatment with Galafold (migalastat) stabilized measures of heart disease and was linked to a trend toward improvement in exercise tolerance, an observational study reported These findings provide “new detailed evidence on the effect of migalastat on…

Changes in Heart, Kidney Function May Be Undiagnosed Fabry Disease

A long clinical history of cardiac alterations, including heart valve impairments, without an apparent cause and accompanied by kidney dysfunction may be a sign of undiagnosed Fabry disease, a case report suggests. The report, “Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement for Anderson Fabry Disease With Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation,” was published…