Nature Clinical Practice Rheumatology Aug 29, 2008
In this Case Study, Drs Flossmann and Jayne describe the treatment of a patient with refractory Wegener's granulomatosis and discuss the challenges associated with managing this disorder. Call for Papers. (Nature News Service)
A Nazi past casts a pall on name of a disease Jan 23, 2008
James Cavallini/Photo Researchers Wegener's granulomatosis ... The controversy centers on Dr. Friedrich Wegener, a German pathologist who in 1936 identified a rare blood vessel inflammation that since the 1950s has been called Wegener's granulomatosis ... Health Guide: Wegener's granulomatosis. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
The practice giving disease a bad name Jan 23, 2008
The controversy centres on Dr Friedrich Wegener, a German pathologist who in 1936 identified a rare blood vessel inflammation that since the 1950s has been called Wegener's granulomatosis ... Meanwhile, Matteson and others, including some of the tens of thousands of American patients who have Wegener's granulomatosis, are seeking a more descriptive term. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A Woman with Postpartum Visual Loss, Shortness of Breath, and Renal Failure Jan 17, 2008
Wegener's Granulomatosis or Microscopic Polyangiitis. Cryoglobulinemia. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Doctor says Wegener's granulomatosis is difficult to diagnose, requires aggressive treatment Nov 3, 2007
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Rams soccer standout battles West Nile Virus Oct 13, 2007
As if Rio Rancho High School senior Elisa Jaramillo didn't have enough to worry about with her nearly three-year battle against Wegener's granulomatosis, now she's at University Hospital battling the effects of West Nile Virus ... Not so with Elisa, RRHS student body president and whose body already was ravaged with the effects of Wegener's granulomatosis ... According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Wegener's granulomatosis is an uncommon disease in which the blood... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Tournament to Benefit Sick Woman Sep 25, 2007
Since the age of 16, Jamie's dealt with Wegener's Granulomatosis, a rare, auto-immune disease that attacks the lungs, kidneys and other organs. She's already undergone more than 100 surgeries in the past 10 years, Stacy says, and takes oral chemotherapy drugs when the disease is active. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
Beloved police dog Saxon, 9 1/2, dies at officer's home Sep 8, 2007
Majchen died in police custody of Wegener's granulomatosis, an inflammation of arteries, at age 51 before standing trial. The Police Department awarded Cornelison its Medal of Merit with Valor for saving Saxon's life. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
UGA gambles on soccer star Jun 21, 2007
When recruiters saw her soccer performances at Holy Innocents' suddenly go from legendary to lethargic during her junior year; when they heard she had an obscure disease known as Wegener's Granulomatosis and that her playing future was uncertain, the calls, the text messages and the letters quit coming ... Caroline Simpson has Wegener's Granulomatosis, which requires chemotherapy ... Wegener's Granulomatosis is a rare disorder that causes blood vessels in the nose, sinuses, ears, lungs and... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Teen's recovery cheers family Nov 24, 2006
Many doctors only see Kylie's brand of Wegener's granulomatosis in casebooks. The autoimmune disease was first detected in Kylie during a sports physical in August. (AZCentral -- News)
Realty Times Contributor's Years Of Courage End Sadly Sep 21, 2006
Diagnosed with Wegener's Granulomatosis anca-positive vasculitis, a disease of the Lupus family in which healthy cells turn on themselves, causing capillaries to burst and the lungs to fill with blood, Crystal received what was in effect a life sentence. Most who contract the disease live a maximum of 15 years, and it's fatal in more than 90 percent of cases. (RealtyTimes)
Chance of transplant 'slim to none' May 23, 2006
Ms. Cerny began her wait a decade ago, when her kidneys failed because of a rare hereditary disease called Wegener's granulomatosis, which inflames blood vessels and damages organs. She developed antibodies after two failed transplants when she was 17 and 18. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Achievements for May 14, 2006 May 16, 2006
Mouser's presentation describing an unusual case of Wegener's granulomatosis in a young volleyball player was given during the American College of Physicians convention in Philadelphia. There were over 160 other presenters in the clinical case poster competition. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
