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18 hours ago · Giant cell arteritis predominantly affects individuals aged 50 years or older, frequently impacting certain European populations. The primary treatment involves glucocorticoid therapy, which can result in relapses of differing severity when dosage is reduced, raising the risk for side effects and potential morbidity implications.
18 hours ago · The following is a summary of “Post COVID-19 vaccination medium vessel vasculitis: a systematic review of case reports,” published in the March 2024 issue of Infectious Diseases by Sanker et al. Vaccination was important in safeguarding public health and fostering resilience against global crises like SARS-CoV-2. Researchers conducted a retrospective study investigating the relationship ...
1 day ago · April 25, 2024. 0. Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis is a family of relatively rare autoimmune diseases, of which granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis are the most common. Patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis may have severe disease that affects life and the function of a vital organ.
18 hours ago · Despite advances in the treatment of these conditions, infections remain an important cause of morbidity and mortality in people living with vasculitis. Mitigation strategies (e.g., antibiotic prophylaxis) are currently employed in clinical care; however, certain aspects such as duration, risk stratification, and optimization of these ...
4 days ago · Sinonasal Symptoms Help Predict Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Relapse. Patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) who scored high on a sinonasal symptom test are nearly three times as ...
2 days ago · Tavneos linked to remission in ANCA-associated vasculitis April 17, 2024; Worse sinonasal symptoms linked to higher risk of GPA relapse April 15, 2024; Reflecting on the stages of growth I’ve experienced with EGPA April 12, 2024; DNA-targeting antibodies may be therapeutic options for AAV April 10, 2024
3 days ago · Rapid symptoms progression especially if associated with CNS or vascular signs, can point out a possible clinical picture caused by a vasculitis mechanism. This is important to consider because it allows an adapted rapid work-up and early initiation of appropriate therapy.
