Fasenra (benralizumab) provides meaningful benefits for people with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), including those testing positive for self-reactive antibodies called ANCAs, according to a systematic review of real-world data. Specifically, Fasenra was associated with sustained remission rates, significant corticosteroid-sparing effects, and reductions in symptoms related to the respiratory…
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When living with vasculitis, we patients often zero in on our specialists, and the list can feel endless: rheumatologists, pulmonologists, nephrologists, otolaryngologists, cardiologists, and more. But what sometimes gets lost in the shuffle is our primary care physician (PCP). As I’ve settled into a new city and searched for…
The most common types of ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) show distinctive activity patterns of type I interferons (IFN-I), a group of immune signaling molecules, suggesting a possible route for individualized monitoring and treatment strategies, a study reports. People with microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) and associated kidney disease had more IFN-I…
Becoming educated and informed about ANCA vasculitis is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information such as the diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your ANCA vasculitis journey.
There is no cure for ANCA vasculitis yet, but here you can find more information about current approved treatments, as well as experimental treatments that are in the pipeline.
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