Adults with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) who test positive for antibodies against the myeloperoxidase (MPO) protein may face cardiovascular events sooner than those with antibodies against the proteinase-3 (PR3) protein, according to a new study. The French study analyzed data from 402 adults with AAV. While the overall proportion of…
Nasal administration of niclosamide, a medication used in certain regions for intestinal tapeworm infections, may help reduce ear, nose, and throat (ENT) symptoms in people with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV). In particular, benefits were seen among individuals with self-reactive antibodies against the proteinase 3 (PR3) protein — one of the…
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By the time this column is published, I’ll be a couple of weeks into recovering from a hip replacement. I am writing it in advance because I’m fairly certain I won’t have the wherewithal to write coherently after the surgery. I never imagined I’d need a hip replacement at this…
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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