Vasculitis
‘We were struck’: Recent infection doubles odds of later Kawasaki disease diagnosis
Patients with a history of recent respiratory, skin, urogenital and gastrointestinal tract infections demonstrate a two-fold increased risk for subsequent Kawasaki disease, according to data published in RMD Open.
VIDEO: Treatment plans differ widely between vasculitis types
In this video, Rula Hajj-Ali, MD discusses her process for putting together a treatment plan for a vasculitis patient.
VIDEO: Regular testing most important for vasculitis awareness
In this video, Rula Hajj-Ali, MD discusses her most important keys for vasculitis awareness.
VIDEO: Over two dozen vasculitis drugs in development
In this video, Rula Hajj-Ali, MD discusses the state of the pipeline for developing vasculitis treatments.
VIDEO: Personalized approach necessary for vasculitis
In this video, Rula Hajj-Ali, MD details the major unmet needs in vasculitis treatment.
VIDEO: Age risk differs widely between vasculitis types
In this video, Rula Hajj-Ali, MD discusses the risk factors for vasculitis.
VIDEO: Many new developments in vasculitis treatment
In this video, Rula Hajj-Ali, MD discusses the latest developments in the study and treatment of vasculitis.
Alaska Native, American Indian populations show ‘high’ rates of ANCA-associated vasculitis
WASHINGTON — Alaska Native and American Indian populations demonstrate notably higher prevalences of ANCA-associated vasculitis vs. white patients, according to data presented at ACR Convergence 2024.
Patients with antibody-associated vasculitis can recover kidney function
An early diagnosis of antibody-associated vasculitis may be important to long-term kidney function, study data show, as even mild forms of kidney involvement can affect prognosis.