Blood levels of CCL23, an immune molecule that may be involved in blood vessel formation and repair, are significantly increased in people with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) relative to healthy people, a study finds. High blood CCL23 levels accurately differentiate people with active AAV from those in remission and increase…
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Spoiler alert: I think, in the end, only the person living with a chronic disease can soothe themselves. The other day, my wife, Pam, and I had one of our car conversations. You know the kind — where the road ahead somehow makes it easier to see things clearly. Sometimes…
Older age and higher glucocorticoid exposure are significantly associated with a higher risk of death due to infections among people with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), a study showed. Patients older than 65 were more likely to die from complications of life-threatening infections, which can result from using immunosuppressive therapies to…
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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