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October 18, 2018
Pregnant Women with ANCA-associated Vasculitis More Prone to Complications, Review Shows

Women who develop ANCA-associated vasculitis while pregnant are more likely to suffer maternal and fetal complications, according to a systematic literature review. To ... Read more
October 16, 2018
Levamisole-laced Cocaine Led to ANCA Vasculitis and Kidney Damage, Case Report Recounts

A patient in New York was diagnosed with ANCA-associated vasculitis and compromised kidney function caused by levamisole-adulterated cocaine, which scientists consider to be ... Read more
October 15, 2018
Tailored Rituxan Regimen for ANCA Vasculitis Patients as Effective, Possibly Safer than Fixed-schedule Treatment, Expert Says

An individually tailored treatment with Rituxan (rituximab) is as effective as the standard fixed-schedule regimen in preventing relapses over 28 months in ANCA-associated ... Read more
October 11, 2018
Cocaine Abuse Causes Symptoms that Mimic AAV, Complicating Diagnosis, Case Report Shows

Inhaling cocaine regularly can cause tissue and blood changes that may mimic those found in patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), a case report ... Read more
October 10, 2018October 9, 2018
Advocacy Groups, Doctors Question Rising Prices of Rare Disease Treatments

Half a year has gone by since disgraced pharma executive Martin Shkreli was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for securities and wire ... Read more

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Minimal Glucocorticoid Regimen Shows Similar Efficacy, Fewer Adverse Events than Standard Treatments, Study Reports
October 9, 2018
Patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) who receive a minimal glucocorticoid treatment along with Rituxan (rituximab) and ...
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Muscle Weakness a Rare Presenting Symptom of ANCA-associated Vasculitis, Case Report Shows
October 8, 2018
Muscle weakness may, in rare cases, be a presenting symptom of ANCA-associated vasculitis, and ...
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Atypical ANCAs Do Not Contribute to Vessel Inflammation in Patients with Eye Disease, Study Suggests
October 2, 2018
The presence of atypical ANCA antibodies in people with underlying eye inflammatory disease is ...
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Small-vessel Vasculitides Linked to Worse Prognosis During ICU Stays, Polish Study Finds
October 1, 2018
Patients with small-vessel vasculitides, including ANCA-associated vasculitis, are more likely to need aggressive treatments ...
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Measuring ANCA Levels in Sputum May Improve EPGA Diagnosis, Management, Study Suggests
September 27, 2018September 28, 2018
Most patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) test positive for anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies ...
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Low C3 Levels at Diagnosis Can Predict Severity of ANCA-associated Vasculitis, Poor Kidney Outcomes, Study Finds
September 25, 2018
Patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) are more likely to exhibit severe disease and experience ...

#NORDSummit – More Than 700 Expected to Attend Oct. 15-16 Rare Disease Summit in Washington
September 21, 2018September 21, 2018
More than 700 medical experts, pharmaceutical executives, patient advocates, and others are expected to ...
ANCA Vasculitis Maintenance Therapy Imuran Causes Allergic Reaction in Kidneys, Case Report Shows
September 20, 2018September 20, 2018
A patient taking Imuran (azathioprine) to treat his ANCA-associated vasculitis experienced an acute allergic reaction to ...
Cigarettes Caused Smoker with Interstitial Lung Disease to Produce ANCA Antibodies, Report Says
September 18, 2018
Head and Neck Symptoms Can Indicate GPA, So Clinicians Must Be Watchful
September 13, 2018
Antiviral Therapy May Reduce Risk of Infection in AAV Patients, Clinical Study Suggests
September 10, 2018
AAV Patients with Kidney Condition Have Worse Survival Rates, Population-based Study Finds
September 6, 2018

Rituxan, Corticosteroids Were Successful in Treating Patient with EGPA, Case Study Reports
September 4, 2018
A case report of a patient with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), with the disease ...
Case Report Describes Patient with Muscle Condition Who Developed Acute Kidney Disease Due to Overlapping Vasculitis
August 16, 2018
Levels of Pro-inflammatory Molecule Can Predict Poor Outcomes in AAV, Study Finds
August 13, 2018
Ratio Between 2 Types of Immune Cells Can Predict Risk of Relapse in ANCA Vasculitis Patients, Study Finds
August 7, 2018

While Uncommon, AAV Patients May Have Overlapping Autoimmune Disease, Study Suggests
August 6, 2018
Roughly 1 in 10 patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis have another overlapping autoimmune disease, such ...
FDA Clears 2 PerkinElmer’s Assays to Help Diagnose ANCA Vasculitis
August 2, 2018
Biopsy Combined with Other Tests Can Better Predict Kidney Survival, Study Finds
July 31, 2018

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Renal Artery Rupture a Rare Complication of Microscopic Polyangiitis, Case Study Reports
July 30, 2018
A case study from Japan found that patients with microscopic polyangiitis can, on rare occasions, ...
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Aortic Aneurysm Occurred as Complication of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Case Report Says
July 26, 2018
Patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis can rarely develop abdominal aortic aneurysm, a serious condition ...
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Kidney Biopsies Help Predict End-Stage Disease in Older AAV Patients, Study Shows
July 23, 2018
A kidney biopsy is valuable in establishing a diagnosis and prognosis for end-stage renal ...
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ANCA Vasculitis Can Develop in Scleroderma Patients in Rare Cases, Study Reports
July 19, 2018
While rare, patients with scleroderma — a disease that causes skin hardening — can ...
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Pregnant Women Who Develop AAV May Safely Be Treated with Rituxan, Case Report Suggests
July 16, 2018
Pregnant women who develop ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) may safely receive Rituxan (rituximab) and corticosteroids, a ...
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Leptin Deficiency Can Lead to Development of AAV, Case Study Suggests
July 10, 2018
A deficiency in leptin — the hormone that signals the brain when a person has ...

January 11, 2018

Early Diagnosis of AAV Symptoms Decreases Risk of Renal Damage, Mortality

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A retrospective study has found an association between the length of prodromal phase – where patients experience non-specific symptoms before more specific disease signs develop – and mortality in antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) patients. This ... Read more

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