Smokers with common autoimmune disorder at higher risk for skin damage Nov 3, 2009
A study led by Dr. Christian A Pineau, Co-Director of the Lupus and Vasculitis clinic at the MUHC, has clearly linked skin damage and rashes to smoking in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) ... " ### Dr. Christian A. Pineau is a researcher in the RI-MUHC Musculoskeletal Disorders Axis, as well as co-director of the Lupus and Vasculitis clinic at the MUHC. He is also the Rheumatology Program Director and Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the McGill University... (EurekAlert!)
Three schools close due to illness Nov 1, 2009
Vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels). serious adverse reactions continued next post riverrat420 posted on Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 2:10 pmNovartis Focetria Adjuvanted H1N1Influenza Vaccine Ingredients/Toxicity. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
For Amesbury's Sean Toomey and family, a celebration of life Oct 29, 2009
On Friday, June 28, three doctors came into Sean s room and gave us the diagnosis of vasculitis (an autoimmune disease), his mother said. We really didn t know what that meant but the expressions on their faces told us it was bad. (Amesbury News, MA)
Akram's wife shifted against docs' advice Oct 27, 2009
The other complications developed by Huma, a psychologist by profession, reportedly included severe infection of the kidneys with acute tubular necrosis, vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels), and pulmonary hypertension (high pressure of blood vessels in lungs). "She was improving clinically when Akram decided to take her abroad because he and his relatives thought there are better health facilities in Singapore," the physician said. (India Times, India)
New therapy for vasculitis will help patients avoid infertility and cancer Oct 18, 2009
Researchers have identified that Rituxan, a drug previously approved for the treatment of non-Hodgkin's B cell lymphoma and rheumatoid arthritis, can treat severe ANCA-associated vasculitis as effectively as cyclophosphamide, the current standard therapy ... Vasculitis, an inflammation of the blood vessels, can damage tissues and organs and, in severe cases, lead to death ... Specifically, the study examined something known as ANCA-associated vasculitis that includes Wegener's granulomatosis and... (EurekAlert!)
Article raised awareness (47) Oct 6, 2009
Published: Friday, October 2, 2009 1:10 AM EDT The article regarding my rare disease, Churg Strauss Syndrome/vasculitis ( Speaking out about rare vasculitis disease, CJN, Sept. 11), was beautifully written by Arlene Fine, and I have already heard from people all over the country ... Vasculitis Foundation. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Ringing in ears plagues patient Sep 23, 2009
In rare instances, hypertension, atherosclerosis, tumors that place pressure on blood vessels and other blood-vessel disorders, such as vasculitis, can be the culprit. Are you on any medications or herbal or vitamin supplements that can cause your symptoms. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Speaking out about rare vasculitis disease (1) Sep 14, 2009
Speaking out about rare vasculitis disease ... Finally, last year, after four hospitalizations and hundreds of tests, Cleveland Clinic rheumatologist Dr. David Mandel consulted with Corwin s internist, pulmonologist, cardiologist, infectious disease doctor, dermatologist and medical oncologist to make the correct diagnosis of Churg Strauss Syndrome, an extremely rare form of vasculitis (blood vessel, artery, vein, or capilllary disease) ... Although I have learned to manage my disease, all forms... (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Researchers link inflammatory diseases to increased cardiovascular risk Sep 2, 2009
Dr Christian A. Pineau is a researcher in the RI-MUHC Musculoskeletal Disorders Axis, as well as co-director of the lupus and Vasculitis clinic at the MUHC. He is also the Rheumatology Program Director and associate professor in the McGill University Faculty of Medicine. The McGill University Health Centre. (EurekAlert!)
Studies show dramatic decline in rheumatoid vasculitis in US veterans Aug 27, 2009
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health examined records of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients from the national Veterans Health Administration (VHA) system to determine the prevalence of rheumatoid vasculitis (RV) in this population ... Rheumatoid Vasculitis is a complication of severe RA, an autoimmune disease that causes painful inflammation of the joints ... Additionally the authors noted that the VHA made system-wide efforts to decrease tobacco use... (EurekAlert!)
City Beat (4) Aug 16, 2009
Vasculitis Foundation Cleveland chapter s inaugural meeting is at the Akron-Summit County Public Library, Nordonia Hills Branch, 9458 Olde Eight Road, at 7 p.m. Patients, family members (over 13), friends and medical professionals are welcome. Free. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Humor helped ease a difficult life's journey Aug 5, 2009
Preliminary results from an autopsy were inconclusive, but he had been diagnosed in 2003 with Wegener's granulomatosis, also known as vasculitis, which causes the walls of blood vessels to become inflamed, thus limiting blood flow and damaging internal organs and tissue. The condition, difficult to diagnose, strikes an estimated 1 in 30,000 Americans and is controlled with powerful chemotherapy drugs and steroids that cause their own troubling side effects. (Albany Times Union)
A Woman with Abdominal Pain, Weight Loss, and Renal Failure Jul 9, 2009
NEJM -- Case 21-2009 -- A 61-Year-Old Woman with Abdominal Pain, Weight Loss, and Renal Failure. Case 21-2009 A 61-Year-Old Woman with Abdominal Pain, Weight Loss, and Renal Failure. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Azathioprine or Methotrexate Maintenance for ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Mar 26, 2009
Volume 360:1358-1359. Since this article has no abstract, we have provided an extract of the first 100 words of the and any section headings. (New England Journal of Medicine)
• Asthma a symptom of Churg-Strauss syndrome Mar 7, 2009
It is, therefore, both a pulmonary disorder as well as a form of vasculitis (which simply means blood-vessel inflammation). As for your statement that you do not have any symptoms of this disorder, I must disagree. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Frost & Sullivan Lauds Aesku.Diagnostics For Providing an Overall Analysis Platform For a Wide Range of Autoimmune Complications Mar 3, 2009
The kits can be used for diagnosing rheumatology, thrombosis, gastroenterology, vasculitis, thyroid, diabetes, hepatology and other rare autoimmune complications. While its 30-30-30 test format can be used with most commercially available automated test platforms, its special in-house plate coating and production facility offers a shelf life of up to 24 months with a production capacity of nearly 500 plates per hour. (PR Newswire)
