New Therapy For Vasculitis Expected To Help Patients Avoid Infertility And Cancer

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New Therapy For Vasculitis Expected To Help Patients Avoid Infertility And Cancer

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091018141723.htm

ScienceDaily (2009-10-17) -- Researchers have identified that Rituxan, a drug previously approved for the treatment of non-Hodgkin's B cell lymphoma and rheumatoid arthritis, can treat severe ANCA-associated vasculitis as effectively as cyclophosphamide, the current standard therapy.