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  1. 07-21-2012, 10:19 AM #1
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    Hey there and best wishes to the collective group!

    Thought I would copy/post the latest info from the New England Journal of Medicine regarding a genetic component that has been demonstrated to be a factor in the development of Wegener's. More research=better understanding=better chance for a cure. We need to cheerlead these scientists on!

    http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1108735


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    Thanks Jane,
    I read it but don't pretend to understand it

    My girls, however, said......great, thanks very much for that
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    Interesting paper, Jane--thanks for digging it up and sharing it!

    There is no question that WG is "genetic", in the sense that many genes are involved. The only question is whether it is "genetic" in the usual sense of being heritable. The jury seems to still be out on this one....

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    Not being a subscriber, I was only able to view a portion of the article. Sent link to my rheumy and nephrologist. Thx!

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    Dx in September, 2011. Major involvement: kidneys and lungs. Medical implications: fungal pneumonia, drug-induced hepatitis, allergy to fungal meds, ear infections, sinusitis, gall bladder removal, vitreal detachment, and eye cellulitis. Medial meniscus removal (unrelated to WG). Medications: Rtx, Pred 5.0, Lisinopril, Chlorthalidone, Levothyroxin, Omeprazole.
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    Interesting study, Jane thanks for posting it!
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