Hearing loss is common among people with two types of ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), affecting half of those assessed in a small study in Saudi Arabia, according to researchers. Following audiological and other assessments, the team found loss of hearing in about 50% of participants with granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA)…
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Nobody hands you a manual when you’re diagnosed with ANCA vasculitis. What you get instead, if you’re lucky, is time to figure it out. And with that comes wisdom, tricks, and some version of sea legs for the uneven ride. It takes time to figure out what your body…
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A study linked higher blood levels of tiny sacs carrying immune proteins from the complement system — which is known to contribute to ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) — to kidney involvement and damage in AAV patients. The findings could help doctors detect kidney disease in people with AAV and develop…
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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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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