A significant percentage of patients with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) demonstrate coronary artery calcification (CAC) on imaging, with variations by ANCA ...

Latent tuberculosis infection-positivity is common among patients with systemic vasculitis and is associated with BD and smoking history.

Anti-C1q antibodies are highly prevalent among patients with IgG4-RD, particularly those with renal and skin manifestations.

Relapse is common among patients with systemic polyarteritis nodosa, with mycophenolate performing similarly to cyclophosphamide.

imed3.med.osaka-u.ac.jp Objectives Inappropriate activation of neutrophils plays a pathological role in antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV). The aim of this study ...

Misdiagnosing autoimmune diseases as psychiatric conditions can lead to long-term damage to patients' health and trust in healthcare, a study found.

eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus, IgA vasculitis (Purpura Schönlein-Henoch), rheumatoid vasculitis, Sjögren's syndrome, ...

A 'chasm of misunderstanding and miscommunication' is often experienced between clinicians and patients, leading to autoimmune diseases such as lupus and vasculitis being wrongly diagnosed as ...

ADI-001 has been granted Fast Track Designation by the FDA for the treatment of relapsed/refractory class III or class IV lupus nephritis (LN), systemic ... associated vasculitis (AAV) is expected ...

Dunn, a former practicing attorney, professor, and nonprofit executive, is a consultant focusing on systemic equity, diversity, and inclusion. She is the author of Qualified: How Competency ...

Vasculitis is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the blood vessels. It can affect arteries, veins, and capillaries. This condition causes blood vessel walls to swell, which ...

The reported also highlighted some of the systemic issues that are impacting Canadians’ quality of life, which in turn weigh on overall productivity. It argued that many of the country’s ...