Measuring the level of C-reactive protein monomer (mCRP) — a protein that increases in response to tissue damage and inflammation — may help identify those ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) patients who have cardiovascular disease, a recent study found. The study, “The plasma level of…
People with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) have a similar incidence of COVID-19 as the general population, but the ongoing pandemic has significantly disrupted routine medical care for patients with this autoimmune disease, a study found. Some AAV patients had therapies postponed or had healthcare visits rescheduled; 16% had less…
Having persistently or recurrently high levels of ANCA antibodies is associated with a greater risk of relapse in people with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), a recent study has found. In patients whose ANCA antibodies target the myeloperoxidase (MPO) protein, a recurrent ANCA pattern was also significantly associated with…
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