Ratios of different kinds of blood cells, reflecting inflammation and immune activity, may be a cheap and efficient tool to aid in the diagnosis of ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), and in predicting disease activity, a new study from China reports. “While not standalone diagnostic tools, these markers offer valuable support…
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Some people with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) have elevated biomarkers suggesting activation of the immune system’s complement cascade, which is known to contribute to AAV, even when they’re in disease remission, a study showed. While these biomarkers did not appear to be associated with an increased risk of future disease…
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.
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