In-Depth Focus from ACR 2017: Spondyloarthritis

Gender Differences in Axial and Peripheral Spondyloarthritis

By

Brandon May

Publish Date November 27, 2017

Men with axial spondylarthritis have been found to have worse prognosis compared with affected women.

ASAS Definition for Positive MRI-Sacroiliitis Effective for axSpA Recognition

By

Brandon May

Publish Date November 27, 2017

The definition of a positive MRI-sacroiliitis is effective for recognizing axial spondyloarthritis and is better than the definition for a positive MRI-spine.

Bone Marrow Edema in Sacroiliac Joints Common Among Young Athletes

By

Lauren Grygotis, Editor

Publish Date November 27, 2017

Researchers sought to learn more about the “background noise” of MRI features in the sacroiliac joints of young athletes.

Secukinumab Long-Term Reduction of Radiographic Progression in Ankylosing Spondylitis

By

Anna Olechowska

Publish Date November 27, 2017

For patients with ankylosing spondylitis, secukinumab may reduce radiographic progression and remain effective in the long-term.

Ankylosing Spondylitis Associated With Higher Risk for Cardiovascular Events

By

Brandon May

Publish Date November 27, 2017

The risk for cerebrovascular accidents and myocardial infarctions was assessed in patients with ankylosing spondylitis.

Axial Spondyloarthritis Classification Using Sacroiliac Joint MRI

By

Brandon May

Publish Date November 27, 2017

MRI examination of structural lesions of the sacroiliac joints and the spine may help identify and classify axial spondyloarthritis.

Inflammation of Sacroiliac Joint in Axial Spondyloarthritis vs Healthy Participants

By

Laura Stiles

Publish Date November 17, 2017

Inflammation shown on MRI of the sacroiliac joint (MRI-SI) is prevalent in axSpA (±30%), but the specificity is not well known.

Abatacept Improves Outcomes in Patients With Active Psoriatic Arthritis

By

Brandon May

Publish Date November 17, 2017

Administration of abatacept may improve patient-reported outcomes in individuals with active psoriatic arthritis and elevated levels of C-reactive protein, irrespective of tumor necrosis factor inhibitor treatment history.

Role of Gut Microbiota, Host Genetics in Reactive Arthritis

By

Jessica Martin

Publish Date November 17, 2017

Researchers found that HLA status was associated with gut microbiota diversity.

Draft Psoriatic Arthritis Guideline Presented at ACR 2017

By

Lauren Grygotis, Editor

Mita Tewar, MD

Publish Date November 17, 2017

The guideline includes recommendations for treating adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis.