Spondyloarthritis

Incidence Rate of Herpes Zoster Similar in Patients With, Without Ankylosing Spondylitis

The research determines the incidence rate of herpes zoster in patients with AS vs those without AS.

Safety Practice Violations Identified in Septic Arthritis Outbreak

Breaches of recommended infection prevention practices have been identified in an outbreak of septic arthritis cases after intra-articular injections performed in a private outpatient facility.

Achieving ASAS40 Improves Patient-Reported Outcomes in Ankylosing Spondylitis

Patients with ankylosing spondylitis who achieve the ASAS40 end point have less spinal pain at night, less fatigue, better sleep, and improved quality of life.

Low Rates of Immunogenicity With Secukinumab Therapy in PsA and AS

Secukinumab therapy has been associated with low rates of immunogenicity among patients with psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.

Spinal Radiographic Progression in Secukinumab-Treated Ankylosing Spondylitis

Secukinumab-treated patients with AS were found to have a numerically higher proportion of radiographic non-progressors compared with biologic-naïve NSAID treated patients.

Adding CZP to Background Medication Promising in Nonradiographic axSpA

The study demonstrated the significant benefit of using certolizumab pegol in addition to nonbiologic background medications in patients with nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis exhibiting objective signs of inflammation.

Opioid Use High in Ankylosing Spondylitis Despite Treatment Guidelines

There is a pressing need to identify barriers to optimizing ankylosing spondylitis therapy within the treatment guidelines.

Disease Activity in Axial Spondyloarthritis Linked to Mental Disorder Risk

Study identifies several disease-specific factors associated with the risk of mental disorders in patients with axial spondyloarthritis.

VIBE-MRI Technique Detects More Sacroiliac Joint Erosions in AxSpA

The VIBE technique identified articular destructive damage in patients with axial spondyloarthritis.

IBD Frequently Observed in Early Axial Spondyloarthritis

Inflammatory bowel disease occurs with an incidence of 1/100 patient-years in early spondyloarthritis.