Margarida Maia, PhD,  —

A type of imaging scan called DWIBS may offer a safe, noninvasive way to detect immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) across the entire body with a single scan and track response to treatment more accurately, a small study suggests. “DWIBS can readily detect IgG4-RD lesions throughout the body simultaneously and…

People with immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) are more likely to relapse if they have allergies, multiple organ involvement, or low levels of complement proteins — but using corticosteroid treatments together with immunosuppressants may reduce this risk. That’s according to a meta-analysis of 24 studies that sought to identify potential…