Teresa Carvalho, MS, science writer —

Teresa holds her Master of Science in cell and molecular biology from Coimbra University, Portugal. She was a researcher and science communicator for several years at the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health in Oporto, Portugal. From 2013, she has held a fellowship working with Pulmonary Hypertension Europe as a patient advocate, social media/website manager, public relations officer, and translator. Her work has been focused on providing patients access to treatments, raising awareness for pulmonary hypertension, and promoting patient empowerment.

Articles by Teresa Carvalho

Stem Cell Transplant Effective in Newborn With CEP: Case Study

A stem cell transplant effectively eased the signs and symptoms of congenital erythropoietic porphyria (CEP) in a 3-month-old baby girl with severe disease, a case study reported. The results underscore the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to avoid harmful and permanent CEP effects. The case study, “Very…

Givlaari Effective at Diminishing AHP Symptom Burden: Study

Givlaari (givosiran) can effectively control symptoms of acute hepatic porphyria (AHP), reducing disease burden, even in patients with low attack rates. That’s according to a post hoc analysis of the Phase 3 ENVISION trial (NCT03338816). As noted by researchers, these results support the long-term benefits of Givlaari…

#RAREis Representation Program Promotes Equity, Diversity

Horizon Therapeutics has launched its #RAREis Representation program aimed at increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion among patients with rare diseases. There are about 400 million people worldwide living with a rare disease; for many of them, access to diagnosis, care, and treatments can be challenging. Accessing better care depends on…