Burt, R. K. et al. Induction of remission of severe and refractory rheumatoid arthritis by allogeneic mixed chimerism.
This result is attributed to ANCA-positive small vessel vasculitis, which has a risk of relapse after induction of remission [2].
Systemically active conventional corticosteroids have played a significant role in the induction of remission in autoimmune liver diseases, liver transplantation, and virus induced hepatitis (Ducci and Katz, 1952; Czaja et al., 1984; Fujiwara et al., 2010).
While anti-GBM disease is generally considered a non-relapsing illness, ANCA-positive small vessel vasculitis has a relevant risk of relapse that demands maintenance therapy after induction of remission [2].
PCP occurred during induction of remission.
Until recently, cyclophosphamide and glucocorticoids were the mainstays for the induction of remission.
Effective amelioration of symptoms and induction of remission are goals in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Induction phase characterizes the time between the start of therapy and the induction of remission.
Exclusive enteral nutrition has been recommended for induction of remission of pediatric CD.
Two other studies have examined the use of MTX for the induction of remission in WG.
After induction of remission, patients were then maintained on 5 amino salicylic acid [ 35].
