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October 8, 2018October 8, 2018

Gender-specific Predictors of AS Spinal Radiographic Progression Identified in 5-Year Study

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Risk factors of new spinal bone formation in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) partially differ between men and women, according to a five-year Swedish study. The study, “A five-year ... Read more

October 3, 2018October 3, 2018

Humira Biosimilar, Hulio, Will Soon Be Available to AS, Other Patients in Europe

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The European Commission (EU) has granted marketing authorization for Hulio, a biosimilar to Humira, for the treatment of a number of chronic inflammatory diseases including ankylosing spondylitis. According to the ... Read more

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018

Depression Prevalent in Axial Spondyloarthritis Patients, Linked to Disease Severity, Review Shows

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Depression is prevalent among patients with axial spondyloarthritis and correlates with more severe disease activity, according to a detailed review of literature. The study, “The prevalence of depression in ... Read more

September 21, 2018

#NORDSummit – More Than 700 Expected to Attend Oct. 15-16 Rare Disease Summit in Washington

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More than 700 medical experts, pharmaceutical executives, patient advocates, and others are expected to converge on Washington, D.C., next month for the 2018 NORD Rare Diseases & Orphan Products ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 19, 2018

AS Linked to Impaired Small Blood Vessels, But Manageable with Certain Inhibitors

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TNF-α inhibitors have the potential to prevent heart disease among patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) by improving blood flow in small blood vessels, researchers suggest. Their study, “Microvascular dysfunction in ... Read more

September 12, 2018September 12, 2018

Cardiovascular Fitness of Patients Linked to Risk of Heart Disease in Study

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Poorer heart and lung function appears to be related to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in people with ankylosing spondylitis, reported a study that suggested more aerobic exercises might ... Read more

September 10, 2018September 10, 2018

Filgotinib Seen to Reduce AS Disease Activity in Phase 2 Trial, Results Show

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Filgotinib, an investigational therapy for ankylosing spondylitis, was able to significantly reduce disease activity, according to recent Phase 2 study results announced by Gilead Sciences and Galapagos biotech companies. The TORTUGA trial reached ... Read more

September 7, 2018September 7, 2018

Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients Have Different Biodiversity in Gut, Study Finds

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Patients with ankylosing spondylitis have differences in the diversity of the fungi and bacterial populations that reside in the gut compared with healthy individuals, a study shows. The study, ... Read more

September 5, 2018September 5, 2018

Biologics, Anti-TNF Therapy Protect AS Patients Against Heart Disease, Study Suggests

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Anti-TNF therapy and other biologics — often used for the treatment of inflammatory arthritis — partially protect ankylosing spondylitis patients from heart disease, according to Australian researchers. Their study, ... Read more

August 29, 2018August 29, 2018

Renflexis Now Reimbursed in British Columbia for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Other Indications

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British Columbia is now reimbursing ankylosing spondylitis treatment Renflexis (infliximab-abda) under its public drug plan, according to Merck Canada. Besides adults with ankylosing spondylitis, the reimbursement — effective Aug. 21 — ... Read more

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