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IgG4-related lung disease can mimic infection or cancer, study suggests

When IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) affects the lungs, it can mimic an infection or cancer, and accurate diagnosis requires combining imaging scans with symptoms, blood tests, and tissue examination under a microscope, a study suggests. “Increased awareness and a structured diagnostic approach may reduce misdiagnosis and guide appropriate management,” researchers…

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The wild cowgirl awakens, and then comes crashing back to earth

Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with rituximab and prednisone. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. Oh, boy, am I tired. So incredibly tired. A few weeks ago, I received my rituximab infusion to suppress…

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European regulators weigh approval of IgG4-RD injection therapy

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has accepted for review an application seeking approval of the experimental injection therapy obexelimab for people with  immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD). The agency confirmed that the Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) submitted by the therapy’s developer, Zenas Biopharma, contains all the required information…

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  3. Condition confusion: Why IgG4-RD is often misdiagnosed

  4. IgG4-related disease steroid side effects: How to cope

  5. Living with IgG4-RD: How to handle symptoms and flares

  6. Managing mental health with IgG4-related disease

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