Posts by: Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia holds her Ph.D. in Cell Biology from University Nova de Lisboa, and has served as an author on several research projects and fellowships, as well as major grant applications for European Agencies. She also served as a PhD student research assistant in the Laboratory of Doctor David A. Fidock, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Columbia University, New York.

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019

Risk for Dementia Higher in Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients, Study Suggests

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The risk for developing overall dementia and Alzheimer’s disease dementia is higher in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), according to a nationwide study in South Korea. The study, “Relationship ... Read more

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019

Risk of Atrial Fibrillation Increases in Certain Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients, Study Finds

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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients younger than 40 and those treated with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi) are at a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that ... Read more

June 6, 2018June 8, 2018

Hypertension, Depression More Common in Patients Than Others of Same Age and Sex, Study Reports

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Ankylosing spondylitis patients carry a significantly higher burden for several comorbidities — other diseases — than are found in people without this inflammatory disorder of the same age and ... Read more

May 30, 2018May 30, 2018

Humira of Benefit Over Long Term to Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis Patients, Study Reports

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Long-term treatment with Abbvie‘s adalimumab, sold as Humira, led to sustained clinical remission accompanied by better physical abilities in patients with nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA). “Clinical and MRI remission ... Read more

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018

Increase in Early Spondyloarthritis Activity Linked to Decline in Physical Quality of Life, Study Shows

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An increase in disease activity during the early stages of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is linked to a decline in physical health-related quality of life in patients over time, according ... Read more

March 7, 2018March 7, 2018

Cosentyx Leads to Long-Term Improvement in AS Patients, Phase 3 Trial Shows

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Results from a Phase 3 clinical trial show that treatment with Cosentyx (secukinumab) led to fast, significant, and sustained symptom improvement in patients with active ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Improvements were ... Read more

February 7, 2018February 7, 2018

Researchers Identify Promising Biomarkers for AS Diagnosis, Prognosis

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Two single variants in immune system-related genes may help predict ankylosing spondylitis with active disease response to therapy. The study “The Diagnostic and Prognostic Role of Interleukin 12B and ... Read more

January 24, 2018January 24, 2018

Early Disease Onset, Long Duration Increase Comorbidity Risk in Ankylosing Spondylitis, Study Suggests

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Early disease onset and long disease duration may increase the risk of additional diseases in patients with ankylosing spondylitis, according to the results of a Swedish study. The study, ... Read more

January 23, 2018January 23, 2019

2 Sugar Molecules Bound to IgG Antibody May Serve as Ankylosing Spondylitis Biomarkers, Study Suggests

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Blood levels of a specific form of immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies may help diagnose ankylosing spondylitis (AS) with high specificity, a small study reports. The study, “Serum IgG N-glycans ... Read more

January 17, 2018January 17, 2018

Endothelium Function in AS Improved with Methotrexate Alone or Combined with Anti-TNF Agents, Study Finds

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Methotrexate alone or combined with therapies targeting the inflammatory tumor necrosis factor (TNF) may help improve the endothelium function – the thin membrane that lines the inside of the ... Read more

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