Giant Cell Arteritis and the Rapid Rise of Tocilizumab: Are Steroids Obsolete? Abstract Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common form of primary systemic vasculitis in adults over 50 years of age and represents a major cause of morbidity, particularly when diagnosis and treatment are delayed. Traditionally, management
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Kawasaki disease: Meta Analysis Reveals A Capable Steroid Combination Therapy
Kawasaki disease: Meta Analysis Reveals A Capable Steroid Combination Therapy Overview Kawasaki disease (KD) poses significant challenges as an acute vasculitis primarily affecting the coronary arteries in children, potentially leading to fatal complications if left untreated. Corticosteroids, notably glucocorticoids, have emerged as crucial therapeutic agents in managing KD and associated cutaneous wounds.
