Relapses Common with S. Aureus Nasal Carriage in ANCA-Related Vasculitis (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis had no influence on relapse rate (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - March 6, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Mixed Results for Biologic in Vasculitis (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- T-cell activation blocking works in giant cell arteritis but not Takayasu ' s (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - January 31, 2017 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Trials examine immune drug's potential to treat different forms of vasculitis
Two new studies provide valuable insights into the treatment of different types of vasculitis, which are conditions that cause blood vessels to become inflamed. In the studies, investigators examine whether a medication that interferes with the activity of certain immune cells may help treat the most common form of vasculitis, as well as one of the rarest forms, both of which affect the large blood vessels. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - January 30, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Trials examine immune drug's potential to treat different forms of vasculitis
(Wiley) Two new studies provide valuable insights into the treatment of different types of vasculitis, which are conditions that cause blood vessels to become inflamed. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 30, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
FDA Grants Priority Review for Genentechs Actemra(R) (Tocilizumab) Supplemental Biologics License Application for Giant Cell Arteritis, a Form of Vasculitis
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network)--Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the companys Supplemental Biologics Lic... Biopharmaceuticals, FDA Genentech, Roche Group, Actemra, Tocilizumab, Giant Cell Arteritis, Vasculitis (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - January 24, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
FDA grants priority review for Roche ’s Actemra/RoActemra (tocilizumab) supplemental biologics license application for giant cell arteritis, a form of vasculitis
Roche announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the company ’s supplemental biologics license application (sBLA) for Actemra/RoActemra (tocilizumab) for the treatment of GCA, a chronic, potentially life-threatening autoimmune condition. (Source: Roche Investor Update)
Source: Roche Investor Update - January 24, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
ACNA Titers in Vasculitis Decline with B Cell Therapy (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- But drop in immunoglobulin levels less robust (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - January 10, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Current and Novel Vasculitis Biomarkers Current and Novel Vasculitis Biomarkers
Dr Desai comments on a study reviewing biomarkers that can diagnose, prognosticate, and monitor disease activity in antineutrophil cytoplasm antibody-associated vasculitis.Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 6, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology Viewpoint Source Type: news
Mid-face toddler excoriation syndrome (MiTES): a new paediatric diagnosis - Srinivas SM, Gowda VK, Owen CM, Moss C, Hiremagalore R.
Chronic ulcerating lesions on the face are rarely seen in toddlers. Blistering disease, vasculitis, infections and self-mutilation due to neurometabolic disease can usually be excluded on clinical and histological grounds. In the absence of identifiable di... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 5, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
New Risks Posed by Vancomycin Use in Cataract Surgery New Risks Posed by Vancomycin Use in Cataract Surgery
Dr Roger Steinert shares the latest information on hemorrhagic occlusive retinal vasculitis, a new and potentially devastating complication.Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - December 12, 2016 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Ophthalmology Commentary Source Type: news
FDA grants breakthrough therapy designation for Roche ’s Actemra/RoActemra in giant cell arteritis, a form of vasculitis
Roche announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation status to Actemra/RoActemra ® (tocilizumab) for giant cell arteritis (GCA), a chronic, potentially life-threatening autoimmune condition. (Source: Roche Investor Update)
Source: Roche Investor Update - October 5, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
FDA grants breakthrough therapy designation for Roche ’s Actemra/RoActemra in giant cell arteritis, a form of vasculitis
Roche announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation status to Actemra/RoActemra ® (tocilizumab) for giant cell arteritis (GCA), a chronic, potentially life-threatening autoimmune condition. (Source: Roche Media News)
Source: Roche Media News - October 5, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Recommendations for Managing ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Recommendations for Managing ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
What are the best strategies for managing antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis? Find out what the experts recommend.Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - October 3, 2016 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Rheumatology Journal Article Source Type: news
Vancomycin in Cataract Procedures May Cause Blindness Vancomycin in Cataract Procedures May Cause Blindness
Researchers have documented 35 eyes with severe hemorrhagic occlusive retinal vasculitis after treatment with vancomycin during cataract procedures.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Vasculitis
Title: VasculitisCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General)
Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General - August 11, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
