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What is the definition of Vasculitis?
Vasculitis is considered to be an autoimmune disease wherein the immune system causes inflammation of the blood vessels. The disease can be acute or chronic. There are many types of vasculitis, which mainly occurs in rare diseases. Vasculitis causes changes in blood vessels which decrease blood flow and oxygen to body tissues and vital organs. While the causes of vasculitis are often unknown, it can occur after an infection, another disease, or a reaction to medication when the immune system is triggered and attacks the vascular system. Genetics may also be a factor.
What are the symptoms of Vasculitis?
Signs and symptoms of vasculitis can vary but include red spots, lumps, or sores on the skin, rash, nerve problems (which may cause numbness or weakness in hands and feet), cough and difficulty breathing, fever, weight loss, and fatigue.
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What are the current treatments for Vasculitis?
The treatment depends on the type of vasculitis, with the goal of stopping the inflammation. While some vasculitis may improve without treatment, some types require steroids, immunosuppressive drugs such as cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, azathioprine, newer drugs such as rituximab, or surgery.
Who are the top Vasculitis Local Doctors?
Elite in Vasculitis
Rheumatology
Elite in Vasculitis
Rheumatology

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

2049 East 100th Street, 
Cleveland, OH 
Experience:
43+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Carol Langford is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 43 years. Dr. Langford is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, Takayasu Arteritis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Langford is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1994.

Elite in Vasculitis
Rheumatology
Elite in Vasculitis
Rheumatology

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Baltimore, MD 
Languages Spoken:
English, French, Spanish
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Philip Seo is an Associate Professor in the Division of Rheumatology. A graduate of Harvard College and the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University, Dr. Seo completed his Internal Medicine training as a member of the Osler Medical Service at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Since then, he has worked at Johns Hopkins in several capacities, including as a hospitalist at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, and as an Assistant Chief of Service of the Department of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, before joining the Division of Rheumatology. Dr. Seo is the Director of the Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center and Director of the Johns Hopkins Rheumatology Fellowship Program. His clinical interests lie in the assessment and treatment of patients with systemic vasculitis, in particular, the ANCA-associated vasculitides, which include granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Dr. Seo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Seo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Vasculitis
Rheumatology
Elite in Vasculitis
Rheumatology

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

2049 East 100th Street, 
Cleveland, OH 
Experience:
37+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Rula Hajj is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 37 years. Dr. Hajj is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vasculitis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Scleritis, and Goodpasture Syndrome. Dr. Hajj is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2003.

What are the latest Vasculitis Clinical Trials?
A Study on the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of MTS109 Injection in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Refractory Autoimmune Diseases, an Investigator-Initiated Trial

Summary: This is the first-in-human trial of MTS109 (mRNA-LNP). The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety, tolerability of intravenous injection of MTS109 in moderate to severe autoimmune diseases.

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Deciphering the Genetic Architecture of Autoimmune Diseases

Background: Autoimmune diseases can be caused by genes people inherit from their parents. The gene changes that cause these diseases have been well studied in people with European and Asian ancestors. But some diseases behave differently in people who are native to North and South America. Researchers want to know more about the gene changes and other factors that may cause autoimmune diseases among these peo...