Rituximab is safe and effective for inducing remission in two types of ANCA-associated vasculitis in children and adolescents: granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) or microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), according to data from a Phase 2a trial. After one and a half years on the trial, all patients achieved remission, and safety…
A blood parameter called large unstained cell count or LUC – which measures the numbers of certain activated immune cells – appears to associate with higher ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) disease activity, a small study found. These results, when combined with the findings of previous, larger-scale studies, show that “LUC…
About one-third of patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) or other forms of vasculitis postponed at least one of their healthcare visits during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, but most continued adhering to treatment, a survey reveals. Moreover, patients with vasculitis are complying with advice to stay at…
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