Vasculitis Clinical Research Consortium (VCRC)
Google BlogSearch, 2011-03-16 00:00:00

This is a good resource for learning about vasculitis. Patients can register on this site to learn about upcoming clinical trials.

Orphanet: Clinical Trials/Research in Behcet's
Google BlogSearch, 2011-03-09 00:00:00

France:

Development of a new early diagnosis tool for child's Behcet disease in order to set up international epidemiological studies

Germany:

AID-NET: Autoinflammatory disorders (AID) in children: Genetics, disease mechanisms, diagnostic markers, and therapeutic (coordination)

Italy:

Clinical and genetic factors associated to susceptibility and prognosis of vasculitis

The Efficacy of Methylprednisolone in the Treatment of Patients With Ocular Involvement in Behcet's Disease
Clinical Trials Behcets, 2011-03-01 06:00:00

Status: Recruiting, Condition Summary: Behcet's Disease

The goal of this study is to examine the efficacy of 1gram/day intravenous pulses of methylprednisolone on 3 consecutive days in Behcet's patients with ocular involvement...

UNL student wins Truman scholarship - Lincoln Journal Star
behcet's google, 2011-04-01 03:59:29

Schlichting plans to use the scholarship to pursue master's degrees in public health and public policy. Equal access to health care is important to Schlichting, who was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder, Behcet's disease, during her freshman year of college.

Cambridge woman fighting vasculities in three Parises
behcet's google, 2011-03-10 19:35:54

There are 15 diseases that fall under the umbrella of vasculitis. These range from Behcet’s disease to Microscopic Polyangiitis. The diseases are classified as rare and can affect people of all ages...

From: Cambridge Times

A BRAVE teenager has told how she is battling an ultra-rare disease which ... - Derby Evening Telegraph
behcet's google, 2011-03-05 08:38:45

Ruth, of Vestry Road, Oakwood, suffers from Behcets syndrome, which affects the immune system.

The condition causes it to turn on the body, which leads to frequent inflammation of blood vessels.

In Ruth's case, this means she develops regular, painful ulcers, especially inside her mouth.

She said: "I have had as many as 20 in my mouth at once. It means I can't talk, I can't eat and I can't drink or swallow. I have to be taken to hospital and given fluid through a drip."

Writing for Life
Google BlogSearch, 2011-09-01 00:00:00

Millie was a poet, new media artist, mathmetician, and patient advocate. Unfortunately, she passed away at age 36 with complications related to her Behcet's disease. Her mother Martha shares Millie's amazing story here.

Richards ready for 400 title defence
Google BlogSearch, 2011-08-31 00:00:00

Richards, who set the American 400m record of 48.70 in 2006, suffers with the rare ailment Behcet's disease, which can cause mouth ulcers that make eating painful and lesions that bring pain to the skin on her legs.

Behçet disease: evolution of clinical manifestations.
Google BlogSearch, 2011-05-02 00:00:00

Abstract

Clinical phenotypes of Behçet disease (BD) vary among ethnic groups. We chronologically analyzed the clinical manifestations of BD in 412 patients meeting the Japanese criteria for BD seen at 2 Yokohama City University...

Infliximab for patients with neuro-Behcet's disease: case series and literature review.
Pubmed Behcets, 2011-03-25 00:00:00

Abstract

This study aims to report the therapeutic effects of anti-tumor necrotic factor antibody, infliximab, for treatment of neuro-Behcet's disease (NBD) and to review the literature. We described four patients (all male, median age 40...

Current Treatment Options Neurology: Behçet's Disease.
Pubmed Behcets, 2011-03-18 01:00:00

Abstract

OPINION STATEMENT: Neurologic involvement in Behçet's disease (BD) is seen in about 5% to 10% of all BD patients. Clinical and imaging data suggest that neurologic involvement in BD presents in two major forms....

The effect of Behçet's disease on sexual function and psychiatric status of premenopausal women.
Google BlogSearch, 2011-09-04 00:00:00

CONCLUSION: FSD is more common in BD patients than in healthy subjects. We conclude that depressive mood according to the BDI scale correlates with the sexual status of BD patients, and this may be because of the depressive effect of BD as a chronic disease.

Infliximab treatment trial in a patient with neuro-Behçet's disease unresponsive to other treatments
Recent scientific publications, 2011-05-24 00:00:00

This case supports that infliximab, anti-TNF-alpha agent, is a good candidate for neuro-Behçet's disease treatment when it is resistant to conventional immunosuppressive agents such as corticosteroids or methotrexate.

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of Behcet's disease quality of life questionnaire.
Pubmed Behcets, 2011-04-26 00:00:00

Currently, there is one Behcet's disease (BD) specific self reporting questionnaire developed and published in the literature, The Leeds BD-quality of life (QoL). We conducted a cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Arabic version of the Leeds BD-QoL...

Novel genetic analysis in Behçet's disease
Google BlogSearch, 2011-09-11 00:00:00

In a recent report, Fei and coworkers presented the results of the first genome-wide analysis of patients with BD. These findings suggest new pathways for investigation in this complex disease.

Is headache in Behçet's disease related to silent neurologic involvement?
Pubmed Behcets, 2011-06-21 00:00:00

OBJECTIVES: Headache is an interesting issue in Behçet's disease (BD). This study aimed to investigate if headache or a special type of headache was correlated with silent neurologic involvement in BD patients without any neurologic sign.

Paediatric Behcet's disease presenting with recurrent papillitis and episcleritis: a case report.
Pubmed Behcets, 2011-02-25 00:00:00

FULL TEXT ARTICLE

CASE PRESENTATION: A 12-year-old Caucasian boy with a history of recurrent buccal aphthosis and nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms was admitted to our hospital with blurred vision associated with acute episcleritis and papillitis...

Development of Behçet's disease in a Caucasian with human leukocyte antigen B51 after immigration to Japan.
Recent scientific publications, 2011-09-28 00:00:00

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