High dose glucocorticoid therapy (40–60 mg/day prednisone-equivalent) should be initiated immediately for induction of remission in active giant cell arteritis (GCA) or Takayasu arteritis (TAK). We ...

Takayasu, left, receives the winner's certificate as champion of the one-day Japan Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2025. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Former ozeki ...

Former ozeki Takayasu overcame new yokozuna Hoshoryu in the quarterfinals on his way to winning the one-day Japan Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday. The rank-and-file wrestler defeated sekiwake ...

An inner-thigh rash may be caused by a variety of factors, including friction, chafing, an allergic reaction, a disease, and a health condition. Its appearance depends on the rash's trigger. The ...

At age 8 in Dallas, Steve Rash began making movies with his father's 8mm Kodak. His interest in film blossomed in high school when he worked as a press photographer. He studied Music at Texas A&M and ...

Vasculitis in pregnancy is probably underdiagnosed and under-reported; cases of vasculitis are rare and so disease flares may not always be recognized by a general clinician. Preconceptual ...

† Those without notes are either nonspecific or give too many clues of the diseases that cannot be listed. ALT: Alanine aminotransferase; AST: Aspartate aminotransferase; FDG PET-CT ...

Signs of cancer-related itching may include: Itching in response to water, which is called aquagenic pruritus Generalized itching without any rash or hives The presence of itching along with other ...

Bumps might develop shortly after contact with an allergen, resulting in a red, itchy rash on the legs. Itchy legs can be an early warning sign of diabetes. And if you’ve been previously ...