UID:
almafu_9961024825302883
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9789176850008
Content:
This dissertation by Maria Weiner focuses on the epidemiology of ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), a group of autoimmune diseases characterized by inflammation of small blood vessels. It examines the incidence, geographical distribution, and outcomes of AAV, with particular attention to renal involvement, which is a severe manifestation linked to increased mortality. The work compares AAV and lupus nephritis in terms of prevalence and severity, highlighting a higher mortality rate in AAV. The study explores demographic and geographical factors influencing AAV, noting associations with gender, age, and environmental variables like ultraviolet radiation. It also evaluates treatment strategies in elderly patients, emphasizing the benefits of immunosuppressive therapies in improving survival rates, while acknowledging the risks of treatment-related complications. The dissertation is intended for medical professionals and researchers interested in autoimmune diseases and epidemiology.
Note:
TABLE OF CONTENTS -- ABSTRACT -- SAMMANFATTNING -- 5LIST OF PAPERS -- ABBREVIATIONS -- INTRODUCTION -- RATIONALE AND AIM -- METHODS -- RESULTS AND DISCUSSION -- STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS -- CONCLUSIONS AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- REFERENCES -- Papers
Language:
English
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