5. Positive temporal artery biopsy Biopsy specimen with the artery showing vasculitis characterized by prominence of mononuclear cell infiltration or granulocyte inflammation, often with ...

There are several diagnostic challenges in PMR. It is a heterogeneous disease and many features of PMR (pain, stiffness, systemic symptoms and peripheral arthritis) predispose the unwary clinician ...

The biopsied temporal artery displayed the classic histologic changes of giant-cell arteritis, including the presence of giant cells and fragmentation of the internal elastic lamina.

Don't dismiss persistent headaches or numbness as mere stress; they could signal underlying neurological issues. Recognizing ...

Patients from lower socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds are more likely to undergo temporal artery biopsy (TAB) but are not at increased risk for biopsy-confirmed giant cell arteritis (GCA), ...

Dr. Kimberly Trotter distilled four high-impact disease clusters—gout, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus ...

Novartis is falling farther behind AbbVie, which expanded its JAK inhibitor Rinvoq into giant cell arteritis in April.

A common medication already used for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis is effective for patients with giant cell arteritis, according to findings from a Phase 3 clinical trial.

A common medication already used for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis is effective for patients with giant cell arteritis, according to findings from a team at the Perelman School of ...

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Headache after head injury: Needs urgent evaluation. Headache with vision loss: Could indicate temporal arteritis. Strokes: May present as headaches with weakness in hands, legs, or face.

Rinvoq, which is used to treat conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, can cause side effects. Learn about its common, mild, and serious side effects.