Posts by: Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia holds her Ph.D. in Cell Biology from University Nova de Lisboa, 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 Laboratory of Doctor David A. Fidock, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Columbia University, New York.

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

Key Topics on the Agenda for Virtual XLH Week

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The Virtual XLH Week 2020, a series of online events bringing together people with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), their families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, is open for registration. Organized by the XLH ... Read more

July 9, 2020July 9, 2020

Ankle Pain in XLH Adults May Indicate Inflammation, Case Study Says

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X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) can cause inflammation of ligaments, tendons, or joint capsules where they attach to bone — a condition called enthesopathy — and result in ankle pain, a ... Read more

July 2, 2020July 2, 2020

Study Suggests Ultrasound Technique as Radiation-free Way to Monitor Bone Health

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A recent ultrasound technique, called bi-directional axial transmission (BDAT), is a radiation-free way to help evaluate bone health and monitor treatment response in people with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), a ... Read more

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020

Top Research Priorities for Rare Musculoskeletal Diseases Identified in Survey

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Better understanding of disease progression during adulthood and identifying effective treatments and symptom management approaches are top research priorities for X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) and other rare musculoskeletal disorders that ... Read more

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020

New PHEX Gene Mutations Alter Protein Location, But Don’t Aggravate XLH, Study Finds

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Novel mutations in the PHEX gene, the underlying cause of X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), do not aggravate the severity of the disease in children, a study from China shows. Certain mutations, ... Read more

March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

Pediatric Rare Disease Therapies Increase, But Most Repurposed, Study Finds

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The number of treatments for children with rare diseases has grown over the past decade, according to a new study. However, despite the increase, nearly 7,000 rare diseases are still ... Read more

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020

Study Finds Rare Mutation Linked to Mild XLH Disease That Affects Mainly Girls

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A mutation in a region of the PHEX gene — a region containing no information to make proteins — leads to mild X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), especially in females, compared ... Read more

December 4, 2019December 4, 2019

Antibody Against Sclerostin Protein Improves Bone Health in Mice with XLH, Study Finds

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Treatment with an antibody targeting a protein called sclerostin improved bone mass and strength in a mouse model of X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), a study shows. The study, “Sclerostin antibody treatment ... Read more

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