Spondyloarthropathies News

MADRID — In patients with ankylosing spondylitis, low-dose CT of the whole spine delivered greater sensitivity than imaging with conventional radiographs, according to a study presented at the EULAR Annual Congress.

MADRID — Prior use of a tumor necrosis factor inhibitor was associated with reduced odds of radiographic progression among patients with ankylosing spondylitis, according to findings recently presented at the EULAR Annual Congress.

MADRID — Smoking was associated with accelerated disease progression in patients with ankylosing spondylitis, according to findings presented at the EULAR Annual Congress.

The European Medicines Agency has recommended the approval of the Imraldi, making it the third anti-TNF biosimilar candidate to receive a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use, the manufacturer announced.

The American College of Rheumatology has partnered with the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons to develop evidence-based guidelines for perioperative management of antirheumatic medication for patients with rheumatic diseases who undergo total joint replacement.

The American College of Rheumatology has partnered with the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons to develop evidence-based guidelines for perioperative management of antirheumatic medication for patients with rheumatic diseases who undergo total joint replacement.

Sexual dysfunction and intimacy issues may rank high among the complaints reported by patients with rheumatic diseases, but these complaints often remain unaddressed in the clinical setting, for several reasons. Poor communication between physicians and patients is the most likely explanation, along with poor communication between patients and their partners. However, the reasons for this communication gap, which may range from stigma to time constraints in the clinic, are up for debate.

MADRID — A novel consensus process has been proposed for defining clinical worsening in axial spondyloarthritis, according to findings presented at the EULAR Annual Congress.

Large amounts of monosodium urate crystals were found in the pelvis of patients with axial spondyloarthritis, according to a recently published analysis.

Patients with ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis or undifferentiated spondyloarthritis had greater risks for acute coronary syndrome and stroke events compared with the general population, according to a recently published prospective study.