Tag: Inflammation
Increases in IgE, Eosinophils, Mast Cells Can ID IgG4-RD
Levels of IgE at diagnosis may be able to identify patients with IgG4-related disease, disease relapse
Ultrasound Findings Correlate With Inflammatory Myopathies
While there is not a single ultrasound pattern, findings tied to disease activity
ENRGISE Pilot Study Will Inform Larger Trial of IL-6 in Seniors
Pilot study expected to provide data on recruitment yields, feasibility, meds tolerance, adherence
Tocilizumab Effective for Treatment of Giant-Cell Arteritis
Longer follow-up called for to determine the durability of remission and safety
High Levels of Brain Inflammation Seen in OCD
Researchers find inflammation 32 percent higher in six brain regions that play a role in OCD
Anti-TNF-α Rx Improves Sleep Quality in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Patients see reduction in PSQI scores, but no change in polysomnography parameters
Olive Oil, Ibuprofen May Have Synergistic Effects
Synergistic analgesic, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory effects seen in animal model
Abnormal Chest Radiograph in Active Uveitis Often Sarcoidosis
Fifteen percent of patients with active uveitis of unknown origin have abnormal chest radiographs
Severe Cutaneous Adverse Effect From Tocilizumab Described
Diffuse, persistent, pruritic maculopapular rash developed 10 days after tocilizumab treatment
Remission Up for Mepolizumab in Eosinophilic Granulomatosis
Significantly more weeks of accrued remission for mepolizumab treatment versus placebo
