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ObjectiveMacrophage activation syndrome (MAS) is a life-threatening, potentially fatal condition associated with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA). Interleukin-1 (IL-1) is a key cytokine in the pathogenesis of sJIA MAS.
Mikhail M. Kostik +13 more
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Canakinumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody that specifically neutralizes human interleukin (IL)-1β and has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for treating different types of autoinflammatory disorders such as cryopyrin-associated ...
Wen-Wei Lin +13 more
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Background and Objectives. The aim of this observational retrospective cohort study was to demonstrate indications and response rates of the patients with pediatric rheumatic diseases that used canakinumab. Method. The files of the patients
Mustafa Çakan +2 more
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Canakinumab as treatment for COVID-19-related pneumonia: A prospective case-control study
Objectives: Canakinumab is an IL-1β antibody that neutralises the activity of IL-1β. This study examined the efficacy and safety of canakinumab in patients with moderate COVID-19-related pneumonia.
Daniele Generali +29 more
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Summary: Background: Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity have chronic activation of the innate immune system possibly contributing to the higher risk of hyperinflammatory response to SARS-CoV2 and severe COVID-19 observed in this population.
Matthias Hepprich +25 more
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Association between C-reactive protein with all-cause mortality in ELSA-Brasil cohort [PDF]
Background: High-sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP) has been proposed as a marker of incident cardiovascular disease and vascular mortality, and it may also be a marker of non-vascular mortality.
Alvim Matos, Sheila M. +10 more
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Cost-Effectiveness of Canakinumab From a Canadian Perspective for Recurrent Cardiovascular Events
Background: Cardiovascular (CV) disease is a condition with high levels of morbidity and mortality. Canakinumab is a novel monoclonal antibody therapy that has been shown to reduce CV events but is associated with side effects and high cost.
Kevin E. Boczar, MD +3 more
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Canakinumab (ACZ885, Ilaris) is a human anti-IL-1beta monoclonal antibody developed by Novartis. Its mode of action is based on the neutralization of IL-1beta signaling, resulting in suppression of inflammation in patients with disorders of autoimmune origin. In June 2009 the drug was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of
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Development and Role in Therapy of Canakinumab in Adult-Onset Still's Disease [PDF]
Adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) is a rare inflammatory disease of unknown etiology typically characterized by episodes of spiking fever, evanescent rash, arthralgia, leukocytosis, and hyperferritinemia. The pivotal role of interleukin (IL)-1 and other
Baggio, Chiara +4 more
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Gouty arthritis of the spine in a renal transplant patient : a clinical case report: an unusual presentation of a common disease [PDF]
Axial gout is a well-documented but uncommon manifestation of gout. Its mimicking nature and the impracticality of axial joint aspiration might considerably delay its diagnosis.
Dhaese, Sofie +4 more
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