bDMARD can prevent the progression of AA amyloidosis to end-stage renal disease.
Peter KvacskayUte HegenbartHanns-Martin LorenzStefan O SchönlandNorbert BlankPublished in: Annals of the rheumatic diseases (2024)
bDMARDs reduce systemic inflammation in various diseases, leading to a reduction of proteinuria and prevention of ESRD. Importantly, tocilizumab was more effective than other bDMARDs in controlling systemic inflammation in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases and idiopathic AA, leading to better renal and overall survival.