Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition that predominantly affects joints, but its impact extends to multiple organ systems through extra-articular manifestations such as ...

RA may increase the likelihood of experiencing diarrhea due to medication side effects, the presence of other autoimmune conditions, or complications like rheumatoid vasculitis and AA amyloidosis. Gut ...

Livedo reticularis is a web-like pattern of discoloration in the skin. It happens because of problems with small blood vessels and may occur alongside rheumatoid arthritis (RA). When you think about ...

A retrospective analysis suggested that administering rituximab to patients with rheumatoid arthritis complicated by lymphoma, systemic vasculitis, or extra-articular lesions was associated with ...

Vasculitis is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes blood vessels to become inflamed and narrowed. This can reduce blood flow to organs and tissues. The condition develops when your immune system ...

When vasculitis affects the skin, it can cause red or purple spots to develop. It may also cause ulcers or blisters. A vasculitis rash can become painful or itchy. Vasculitis is an inflammation and ...

Paris, France - Although the B-cell depleter rituximab (Rituxan, MabThera; Genentech/IDEC) is not yet marketed for use in the treatment of autoimmune diseases, it is already being used off label in ...

Leukocytoclastic vasculitis is characterized by inflammation directed at small blood vessels in the skin. The process is mediated by neutrophils. Histologically, leukocytoclasis (i.e., destruction of ...