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12/21/2023
Hannah Musick
A new monoclonal antibody, bimekizumab (BKZ), demonstrated promising results in improving efficacy outcomes for patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), even in those who have lost response to TNF inhibitors or are intolerant to them,...
A new monoclonal antibody, bimekizumab (BKZ), demonstrated promising results in improving efficacy outcomes for patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), even in those who have lost response to TNF inhibitors or are intolerant to them,...
A new monoclonal antibody,...
12/21/2023
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11/06/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
While the terms nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (NrxSpA) and radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (R-axSpA) may sometimes be helpful for stratifying patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) in clinical studies, the terms are less...
While the terms nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (NrxSpA) and radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (R-axSpA) may sometimes be helpful for stratifying patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) in clinical studies, the terms are less...
While the terms nonradiographic...
11/06/2023
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10/06/2023
Hannah Musick
Updated evidence-based recommendations were released for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis, including the use of biologics and the role of imaging in patient management.
Updated evidence-based recommendations were released for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis, including the use of biologics and the role of imaging in patient management.
Updated evidence-based...
10/06/2023
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09/27/2023
Danielle Sposato
Over the past decade, biologics have made remarkable advancements in treating axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Despite these advances, many patients fail to attain full remission or inactive disease, with only approximately 60% achieving...
Over the past decade, biologics have made remarkable advancements in treating axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Despite these advances, many patients fail to attain full remission or inactive disease, with only approximately 60% achieving...
Over the past decade, biologics...
09/27/2023
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08/29/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Explore how Upadacitinib led to rapid and clinically meaningful gains in health-related quality of life and work productivity compared with placebo in patients with nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Explore how Upadacitinib led to rapid and clinically meaningful gains in health-related quality of life and work productivity compared with placebo in patients with nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Explore how Upadacitinib led to...
08/29/2023
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07/27/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“Education on cardinal features, epidemiology, burden, and benefits of timely NrAxSpa diagnosis is warranted for health care providers who commonly manage back pain,” researchers advised.
“Education on cardinal features, epidemiology, burden, and benefits of timely NrAxSpa diagnosis is warranted for health care providers who commonly manage back pain,” researchers advised.
“Education on cardinal features,...
07/27/2023
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06/19/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
This study demonstrated minimal radiographic progression and sustained reduction in sacroiliac joint inflammation with secukinumab administered over 2 years for patients with NrAxSpa.
This study demonstrated minimal radiographic progression and sustained reduction in sacroiliac joint inflammation with secukinumab administered over 2 years for patients with NrAxSpa.
This study demonstrated minimal...
06/19/2023
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05/23/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers investigate how the current differential diagnosis between radiographic and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis affects the prediction of patient outcomes.
Researchers investigate how the current differential diagnosis between radiographic and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis affects the prediction of patient outcomes.
Researchers investigate how the...
05/23/2023
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04/21/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Continued golimumab treatment was superior to withdrawal in preventing disease flares and achieving clinical responses in adults with inactive nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Continued golimumab treatment was superior to withdrawal in preventing disease flares and achieving clinical responses in adults with inactive nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Continued golimumab treatment...
04/21/2023
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03/09/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A case study detailed the incidence of a rare tumor in a 25-year-old patient with a history of nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
A case study detailed the incidence of a rare tumor in a 25-year-old patient with a history of nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
A case study detailed the...
03/09/2023
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10/14/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Study authors compared early vs late symptom duration and the efficacy of secukinumab in younger vs older patients with nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Study authors compared early vs late symptom duration and the efficacy of secukinumab in younger vs older patients with nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Study authors compared early vs...
10/14/2022
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