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Sinisa Savic on treatment outcomes in VEXAS syndrome
Manage episode 489160073 series 3294438
In this podcast, Professor Savic talks about his recent publication that looks at treatment outcomes in patients with VEXAS syndrome, as well as what clinicians should look out for in patients (red flags), and future priorities for research.
VEXAS syndrome (short for Vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory, somatic syndrome) was first described in 2020. It’s a rare, and often-life threatening, inflammatory condition primarily affecting men. It's caused by a mutation in the UBA1 gene, leading to systemic inflammation and progressive bone marrow failure. The condition can manifest with a variety of symptoms, including fevers, fatigue, rashes, and joint pain, and can affect various organs and tissues.
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Manage episode 489160073 series 3294438
In this podcast, Professor Savic talks about his recent publication that looks at treatment outcomes in patients with VEXAS syndrome, as well as what clinicians should look out for in patients (red flags), and future priorities for research.
VEXAS syndrome (short for Vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory, somatic syndrome) was first described in 2020. It’s a rare, and often-life threatening, inflammatory condition primarily affecting men. It's caused by a mutation in the UBA1 gene, leading to systemic inflammation and progressive bone marrow failure. The condition can manifest with a variety of symptoms, including fevers, fatigue, rashes, and joint pain, and can affect various organs and tissues.
Read the full article:
Continue this conversation on social!
Follow us today at...
https://thelancet.bsky.social/
https://instagram.com/thelancetgroup
https://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournal
https://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancet
https://youtube.com/thelancettv
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