Mortality rates among patients with GCA in Spain are similar to that of the general population, with older age and male sex linked to higher mortality.

Patients with predominantly cranial vs isolated extracranial GCA phenotypes present with different patterns of arterial involvement on 18F-FDG PET-CT scans.

The limitations of corticosteroids in the treatment of some cases of GCA have led to the evaluation of other strategies using steroid sparing agents. 4– 7 In two previous studies patients with ...

High dose glucocorticoid therapy (40–60 mg/day prednisone-equivalent) should be initiated immediately for induction of remission in active giant cell arteritis (GCA) or Takayasu arteritis (TAK). We ...

Jan. 28, 2025 — A team of stem cell scientists have successfully used embryonic stem cell engineering to create a bi-paternal mouse -- a mouse with two male parents -- that lived until adulthood.

Feb. 10, 2025 — Influenza A virus particles strategically adapt their shape -- to become either spheres or larger filaments -- to favor their ability to infect cells depending on environmental ...

In an effort to create an enabling environment for investors, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is prioritising cutting red tape and boosting investor confidence by ...

However, to fully unlock this potential, we must remove obstacles that hinder growth. To achieve this, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) is prioritising cutting red ...