AS- and RA-Related HLA Alleles Affect the Gut Microbiome
Investigators analyzed the outcome of HLA-B27 ankylosing spondylitis and HLA-DRB1 rheumatoid arthritis risk alleles on the composition of the intestinal microbiome in healthy individuals.
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ASAS Health Index Tool Accurately Measures Overall Health in AxSpA
The Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society health index could be used in the future to represent the health status of spondyloarthritis in a systematic way, according to a new study.
Anti-TNF Agents for AS Associated With Reduced Use of Healthcare Resources
Treatment of bio-naive patients with ankylosing spondylitis with golimumab or infliximab for 6 months was associated with reduced healthcare resource utilization and increased work activity and activity.
Effects of Peripheral Disease Manifestations in Spondyloarthritis
Researchers evaluated the factors associated with the presence of peripheral manifestations in patients with spondyloarthritis.
Clinical Relapse Common After Infliximab Withdrawal in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Two-thirds of patients with ankylosing spondylitis who achieved clinical remission with infliximab demonstrated symptom flares and clinical relapse soon after treatment withdrawal.
Syndesmophytes Less Frequent at Vertebral Rim Near Aorta in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Syndesmophytes occurred less frequently at the thoracolumbar vertebral rim near the aorta in patients with ankylosing spondylitis.
Ixekizumab Effective in Phase 3 Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis Trial
The COAST-X trial was conducted in 305 biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (bDMARD)-naïve patients with nr-axSpA.
Chronic Widespread Pain Prevalent in Ankylosing Spondylitis, Undifferentiated Spondyloarthritis
Chronic widespread pain may be prevalent in patients with ankylosing spondylitis and undifferentiated spondyloarthritis.
Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis Generally Satisfied With Supervised Group Exercise
Patient opinion on education, periodic reassessments, and exercise monitoring may be helpful in designing new supervised group exercise programs.
Whole-Body MRI Effectively Maps Inflammatory Lesions in Axial Spondyloarthritis
Whole-body MRI may be useful for mapping inflammatory lesions of peripheral joints and entheses in patients with axial spondyloarthritis.
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