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ANCA Levels Predict Relapse in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
A team of Japanese investigators examine 126 patients with ANCA-associated renal vasculitis to see if ANCA levels would predict disease relapse.
Read ArticleAntibodies to 14-3-3η Found in Large Vessel Vasculitis
14-3-3η (eta) is a new test that may be useful in diagnosing patients with early rheumatoid arthritis. The test is 77% sensitive and 93% specific for RA and developers have found that antibodies against 14-3-3η may correlate with drug responsiveness.
Read ArticleMicroscopic Polyangiitis Associated with Pulmonary Fibrosis
Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) is one of several vasculitides that affects the lung. Its most common pulmonary complication is diffuse alveolar haemorrhage, which carries a significant morbid risk.
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Varicella Zoster Virus Commonly Found in Giant Cell Artery Biopsies
Varicella-zoster virus infection was studied in temporal artery biopsies from those suspected of having giant cell arteritis.
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