If I could erase one term from the vocabulary of people affected by chronic or rare diseases like ANCA vasculitis, it would be “pity party,” closely followed by “sorry for myself.” Those words are cruel. Not dramatic. Not motivating. Cruel. When we say them to ourselves, we’re not being…
ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) patients with antibodies targeting the myeloperoxidase (MPO) protein have higher levels of immune-activating pieces of the C3 protein in their urine, and these are closely associated with measures of disease severity, a small study showed. “These fragments may serve as sensitive, [noninvasive] biomarkers for [kidney] immune…
Lung complications are common among adults with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), affecting four in five individuals throughout their disease course, with some developing lasting damage, a study found. According to the new analysis of more than 1,000 patients in the U.S. and Canada, patterns of lung involvement differed between those…
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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