Posts by: Alejandra Viviescas, PhD.

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A new test measuring the relative abundance of immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) RNA could be an indicator of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) activity and distinguish active disease from remission, a study suggests. ... Read more

February 14, 2019

Reduced Muscle Strength Leads to Poor Quality of Life in ANCA Vasculitis Patients, Study Says

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Long-term disease and treatment-related damage reduce the muscle strength and physical capacity of people with ANCA-associated vasculitis. The resulting reduction in physical activity diminishes the quality of life, a ... Read more

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019

Radiotherapy Should Be Done Carefully on GPA Patients with Cancer to Avoid Complications, Case Study Suggests

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The use of radiation therapy on granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) patients with cancer should be done with caution to avoid potential complications, a case report suggests. The study, “Lower cranial nerve palsy ... Read more

January 28, 2019

Gene Expression Analysis of AAV Tissue Sheds New Light on Disease Progression, Study Finds

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An analysis of the gene expression and gene pathways in different tissues affected by ANCA vasculitis has provided new information about the mechanisms involved in disease progression, a study ... Read more

January 14, 2019

Omalizumab May Reduce Asthma Symptoms and Steroid Requirement in EGPA Patients, Study Shows

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Omalizumab, an injectable medication approved for allergic asthma, might reduce asthma symptoms and steroid dosages in patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), according to a retrospective study. The study, “Omalizumab in ... Read more

Posts by: Alejandra Viviescas, PhD.

Alejandra Viviescas, PhD.

New Test May Help Determine Disease Activity in GPA Patients, Study Reports

Reduced Muscle Strength Leads to Poor Quality of Life in ANCA Vasculitis Patients, Study Says

Radiotherapy Should Be Done Carefully on GPA Patients with Cancer to Avoid Complications, Case Study Suggests

Gene Expression Analysis of AAV Tissue Sheds New Light on Disease Progression, Study Finds

Omalizumab May Reduce Asthma Symptoms and Steroid Requirement in EGPA Patients, Study Shows

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