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The GiACTA trial: Tocilizumab in giant cell arteritis

On November 25, 2018 By vasculitidesIn articles, game changersLeave a comment

Description of the GiACTA trial (Stone et al, N. Engl. J. Med. 2017), a Phase III clinical trial of tocilizumab (Actemra) for the treatment of giant cell arteritis (GCA).

Happy 4th anniversary!

On October 8, 2018November 25, 2018 By vasculitidesIn perspectivesLeave a comment

Today is the 4th anniversary of my diagnosis. It looks like my vasculitis is not going anywhere, but neither am I.

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WORKSHOP: The 19th International Vasculitis and ANCA Workshop – April 7th – 10th, 2019, Philadelphia, PA USA

On August 12, 2018August 12, 2018 By vasculitidesIn newsLeave a comment

Announcing the 19th International Vasculitis and ANCA Workshop April 7-10 2019, Philadelphia, PA USA.

The MIRRA trial: Mepolizumab (Nucala) or placebo for the treatment of EGPA/Churg-Strauss Syndrome

The MIRRA trial: Mepolizumab (Nucala) or placebo for the treatment of EGPA/Churg-Strauss Syndrome

On August 12, 2018November 25, 2018 By vasculitidesIn articles, game changersLeave a comment

Description of the MIRRA trial (Wechsler et al, N. Engl. J. Med. 2017), a Phase III clinical trial of mepolizumab (Nucala) for the treatment of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA/Churg-Strauss Syndrome).

How do the IL-5 inhibitors Cinqair, Fasenra, and Nucala work?

How do the IL-5 inhibitors Cinqair, Fasenra, and Nucala work?

On July 8, 2018August 12, 2018 By vasculitidesIn articles, infographics, videosLeave a comment

How do the IL-5 inhibitors Cinqair (reslizumab), Fasenra (benralizumab), and Nucala (mepolizumab) work? How do they control eosinophils?

Tapers, treatments, and flares: My treatment course for EGPA/Churg-Strauss vasculitis (Oct 2014 – Apr 2018)

Tapers, treatments, and flares: My treatment course for EGPA/Churg-Strauss vasculitis (Oct 2014 – Apr 2018)

On May 28, 2018August 12, 2018 By vasculitidesIn perspectivesLeave a comment

Treatment ups and downs for my EGPA/Churg-Strauss vasculitis from Oct 2014 through Apr 2018 detailing prednisone tapers, treatment modifications, and flares.

Living with #raredisease EGPA: Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

On May 24, 2018April 13, 2019 By vasculitidesIn perspectives, videosLeave a comment

GSK educational video on living with #raredisease EGPA.

Living with #raredisease EGPA: Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

Step one: My diagnosis with EGPA/Churg-Strauss vasculitis

On May 20, 2018August 12, 2018 By vasculitidesIn perspectivesLeave a comment

Getting a diagnosis is just the first step. Here's the story of my diagnosis with EGPA/Churg-Strauss vasculitis.

Step one: My diagnosis with EGPA/Churg-Strauss vasculitis

Managing vasculitis: A patient’s perspective

On May 13, 2018August 12, 2018 By vasculitidesIn perspectives, videosLeave a comment

Patient webinar about diagnosis with EGPA/Churg-Strauss vasculitis, treatment, tracking symptoms, working with doctors, and strategies for managing vasculitis.

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vas-cu-li-ti-des. noun. plural of: vasculitis.
definition: inflammation of the blood vessels;
also known as angiitis or arteritis.

 

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