Vaccinations Not Linked to Childhood-Onset IgA Vasculitis
Vaccinations most frequently administered to children did not increase the risk for IgA vasculitis onset during the 3 months post-vaccination.
Rituxan Labeling Updated With Follow-Up Treatment Info for Patients With GPA/MPA
The FDA has approved updated labeling for Rituxan to include information on follow up treatment for patients with GPA and MPA who have achieved disease control with induction therapy.
Giant Cell Arteritis: Examining Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment
Improved biomarkers are needed to monitor disease activity effectively in giant cell arteritis.
Improved Immune Response to Pneumococcal Vaccine in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
Suppressing cytomegalovirus may improve the immune response to a T cell-dependent pneumococcal vaccination in patients experiencing ANCA-associated vasculitis.
Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Linked to Altered Nasal Microbial Composition
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis was associated with an altered nasal microbial composition at both the bacterial and the fungal levels.
Examining Risk for Severe Infection in Rituximab-Treated AAV
Researchers observed severe infections in one-quarter of patients with AAV receiving rituximab.
Renal Transplantation Linked to Improved Survival for ESRD Due to Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
Renal transplantation is associated with a significant decrease in mortality among patients with end-stage renal disease attributed to granulomatosis with polyangiitis.
Individually Tailored vs Fixed-Schedule Rituximab Regimens in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
Results of the MAINRITSAN2 trial show that ANCA-associated vasculitides relapse rates did not differ significantly among patients treated with individually tailored vs fixed-schedule rituximab infusion regimens.
Takayasu Arteritis: Efficacy and Safety of Tocilizumab vs Placebo
Tocilizumab therapy improves time to relapse in Takayasu arteritis with a favorable safety and tolerability profile.
Large Vessel Vasculitis Imaging: Recommendations for Clinical Practice
EULAR has released 12 evidence-based recommendations for the use of imaging in the diagnosis and monitoring of large vessel vasculitis, including giant cell arteritis and Takayasu arteritis.
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