Publications by authors named "John Van Taunay"
Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis: Synchronous Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal Bleed.
J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep
May 2020
Article Synopsis
- Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare and severe kidney condition caused by chronic inflammation from recurrent urinary tract infections or kidney stones.
- It can lead to serious complications such as abscesses and fistulas in the body.
- This article discusses a unique case where XGP caused both upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding due to the formation of reno-gastric and reno-colic fistulas.
Article Synopsis
- The use of biologic therapy has become more common for treating cardiovascular disease (CVD), allowing for targeted interventions.
- Early research mainly focused on how biologics affected patients with rheumatologic conditions, revealing connections between inflammation and heart issues like atherosclerosis and heart failure.
- New therapeutic approaches, including targeting specific cytokines and utilizing RNA interference (RNAi) therapy, show promise in advancing how we treat CVD.