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Association of the inflammation indicators with multiple system involved of immunoglobulin A vasculitis in children
Key takeaways
This study looked at children with IgA vasculitis, an immune condition that inflames small blood vessels and can damage the kidneys. It checked whether blood tests for inflammation matched with the disease hitting several body systems, such as the kidneys, gut or joints. This shows a link, not proof of cause. Such blood tests might help doctors spot children at higher risk earlier.
Who did this work
Hao Li (Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University) · Xinyi Shao (The Affiliated Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University) · Huan Yang (Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University) · Qiu Li (Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University)
Source
Paper · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-09-14
https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2026.1921404