Spondyloarthritis

Standardized Definition Needed for Early Spondyloarthritis

Researchers sought to identify all possible definitions of early spondyloarthritis, including early axial spondyloarthritis and early peripheral spondyloarthritis.

Definition of MRI Spinal Lesions in Axial Spondyloarthritis Updated

A working group reviewed the existing literature on axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) to update and validate the definitions for inflammatory and structural spinal lesions.

Gender-Specific Recommendations for Improving Diagnostic Accuracy in Axial Spondyloarthritis

Researchers evaluated the diagnostic performance of imaging markers in men and women with axial spondyloarthritis to derive data-driven imaging criteria for MRI.

JAK Inhibitors Efficacious, Improve Function and Well-Being Among Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis

In a systematic review and meta-analysis, authors assessed the safety and efficacy of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis.

Upadacitinib Approved for Active Ankylosing Spondylitis

The approval was based on data from the phase 2/3 SELECT-AXIS 1 and the phase 3 SELECT-AXIS 2 trials.

Bridging Plays an Important Role in Modifying Vertebral Bone Loss in Ankylosing Spondylitis

Using quantitative CT, researchers studied the associations between vertebral bone mineral density, strength, and syndesmophytes in ankylosing spondylitis.

Is There a Link Between Syndesmophytes and Facet Joint Ankylosis in Radiographic axSpA?

Researchers studied the association between the presence of syndesmophytes and facet joint ankylosis in patients with radiographic axial spondyloarthritis receiving low-dose CT for 2 years.

Etanercept Tapering Feasible Without Loss of Efficacy in RA, PsA, and AS

Researchers studied the percentage of patients who continued to have minimal disease activity after dose-interval prolongation with etanercept.

Long-Term Ixekizumab Reduces/Prevents Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis Progression

Researchers assessed the long-term effect of ixekizumab on radiographic changes in the spine in patients with radiographic axial spondyloarthritis.

High Prevalence of Axial Spondyloarthritis in Patients With Anterior Uveitis and Chronic Back Pain

Researchers assessed the prevalence of previously undiagnosed axial spondyloarthritis in patients with acute anterior uveitis and chronic back pain.