I still remember sitting with my wife as we tried to wrap our heads around my diagnosis of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis. We were relieved to finally have an answer, but the complicated journey was just beginning. I see this time and time again in private Facebook groups for…
Discussion
Tracking organ damage over the first year after a diagnosis of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), the most common type of ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), predicts relapse risk more reliably than a single damage measurement early in the disease course, a study found. GPA patients whose cumulative damage score reached a…
Discussion
A new study from Japan found that people with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) have significantly higher levels of a protein known as AIM, fully apoptosis inhibitor of macrophage, in their urine than individuals without this vasculitis type — and these levels may be a useful way to monitor an individual’s…
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.
Get regular updates to your inbox.
