Clinical

Ankylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis are two types of the same disease. Diagnosis with one or the other depends on a person's symptoms. It also depends on how much...

Inflammatory back pain refers to pain and stiffness that comes along with an autoimmune condition such as ankylosing spondylitis. Wear-and-tear osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease usually occurs over time with...

Dr. Stephen Porges developed his polyvagal theory in 1994. You may already know that the vagus nerve is involved in how we respond to stress. The vagus nerve is the...

Along your treatment journey, you may switch the biologics you take for ankylosing spondylitis. There is much to consider before swapping your meds. Weighing the benefits and costs listed below...

Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...

Axial 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...

NSAIDs (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...

Biosimilars are highly similar to an already-approved biologic medication. Biologic medications (including biosimilars) are typically made from living organisms. Biologic medications may be generated from various sources, including human, animal...

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...

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...

If 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...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and degenerative disc disease are both illnesses of the spine that share many of the same painful symptoms. Sometimes it is even hard for doctors to tell...

Painful life experiences can take a toll on your physical and mental health. We know that stress and trauma raise your risk of illnesses like drug and alcohol misuse, mental...

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...

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...

Genes are passed down from parents to their children. They are composed of DNA that dictates things like your eye color and your height. Genes also play a role in...

There 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...

New 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...

Every 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...

Authors of a study published in Brain and Behavior in March 2019 reported an unexpected discovery. Researchers were originally investigating the link between inflammatory arthritis, like ankylosing spondylitis, and an...