Ep 47. Relapse after cessation of weekly tocilizumab for giant cell arteritis
08/25/24 • 11 min
Dr. Vanessa Quick joins Dr. Ernest Choy to discuss her recent article on the impact of qwTCZ cessation on GCA patients.
Looking at relapse rates and key risk factors, this discussion highlights the need for improving access to care and treatment for GCA patients, including increasing disease awareness, faster referral to specialised care, better access to diagnostic tools, and a multidisciplinary approach to managing this condition.
You can read this article [https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kead604] in Rheumatology.
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Dr. Vanessa Quick joins Dr. Ernest Choy to discuss her recent article on the impact of qwTCZ cessation on GCA patients.
Looking at relapse rates and key risk factors, this discussion highlights the need for improving access to care and treatment for GCA patients, including increasing disease awareness, faster referral to specialised care, better access to diagnostic tools, and a multidisciplinary approach to managing this condition.
You can read this article [https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kead604] in Rheumatology.
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