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People with a past history of autoimmune disease before developing ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) have significantly fewer relapses after achieving remission, a study reported. Post-remission chances of a relapse were 67% lower in these AAV patients and took longer to occur, findings showed. Its researchers argued that these results support a…
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Rituximab treatment led to rates of remission and relapse prevention in Mexican patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) that were similar to those previously observed in other patient populations, a real-world study found. It was also associated with a higher rate of infections, the study found. Overall, about 65% of…
People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who also have ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) are more likely to develop signs of kidney impairment than those without AAV, a small study showed. Among patients with both disorders, AAV was usually diagnosed after RA, and often was asymptomatic, highlighting that an early RA diagnosis…
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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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