Innovative blood analysis technique reveals insights into giant cell arteritis

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified key protein patterns in the blood that could improve how doctors diagnose and monitor giant cell arteritis, a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in blood vessels. The condition often affects arteries in the head and can lead to vision loss or stroke if untreated. The new research, led by Jaeyun Sung, Ph.D., and Kenneth Warrington, M.D., lays the groundwork for more accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment approaches.  In the…