COVID-19 Vaccine Response in Those Who Take BiologicsAxial spondyloarthritis (AS) and diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are autoimmune diseases. The immune system normally creates antibodies to recognize and fight off infection. In... By Editorial TeamJuly 13, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What To Do When NSAIDs Are Causing More Harm Than GoodNSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) pain relievers are a class of medications utilized by many with arthritic conditions like axial spondyloarthritis. They can help reduce both pain and inflammation, however, they... By Editorial TeamJune 18, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This... By Editorial TeamMay 7, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Doctors Dismiss Overweight PatientsIf you go to the doctor for a health issue or concern, or because you are in pain, you would expect a thorough examination to get to the root cause... By Editorial TeamApril 26, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spondylitis, Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis: What Is the Difference?The names of 3 health conditions that affect your spine sound very similar. However, spondylitis, spondylosis, and spondylolisthesis have some key differences. Here is a guide to each one. As... By Editorial TeamFebruary 8, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Costochondritis and Chest PainMany people with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) experience pain in their chest wall. While AxSpA primarily affects the spine and the SI joints (between the pelvis and the base of the... By Editorial TeamJanuary 15, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
HLA-B27 Negative: The Other Genetic MarkersPeople with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) may be familiar with the HLA-B27 gene and its connection to a positive diagnosis. About 90 percent of people with radiographic AxSpA (also called ankylosing... By Editorial TeamSeptember 22, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers... By Editorial TeamSeptember 15, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Axial Spondyloarthritis FAQsWhat is axial spondyloarthritis?What causes axial spondyloarthritis?What are the types of axial spondyloarthritis?How is axial spondyloarthritis diagnosed?How is AxSpA treated?How can I manage life with AxSpA? Axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) is... By Editorial TeamJuly 12, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed.1,2 Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and... By Editorial TeamMay 22, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often1,2: Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a... By Editorial TeamMay 1, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
ACR Guidelines For Infusions During COVID-19New guidelines from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) recommend ways to manage infusion services during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also explain what doctors must consider when deciding to give... By Editorial TeamApril 13, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria) in order to take part in the study.1,2... By Editorial TeamApril 1, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and... By Editorial TeamFebruary 21, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
