For decades, ankylosing spondylitis was considered a man’s disease, but new research reveals something shocking: ankylosing spondylitis hits women differently and nearly as frequently as men, yet ...

"Women appear to have a different phenotype in AS [and] they are less likely to form syndesmophytes despite fused SI joints with at least 20 years of disease duration." --Ridley, et al., Journal of ...

What Christi Taylor-Gentry remembers most about third grade are the times when the teaching stopped and she and her twin sister were sent out of the room. They were new at Lanier Elementary. Their ...

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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that causes joint inflammation and back pain and stiffness. Though it’s thought to be most common in white men, the disease also affects women and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Upadacitinib significantly reduced signs and symptoms of both ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Interventions to prevent lumbar and thoracic movement restriction in patients with AS may require early ...

A debilitating autoimmune condition silently attacks the spine and surrounding joints, causing inflammation that gradually transforms flexible vertebrae into rigid, fused bone. Ankylosing spondylitis ...

Living with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) brings its own set of challenges, especially when you think about starting a family. You might notice changes in your symptoms, energy levels, or even how your ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that inflames the lining of the intestine. It causes symptoms like diarrhea and belly pain. Some people with UC also have problems ...

Physical therapy is a common treatment used for ankylosing spondylitis. It helps to: This article will cover the benefits of ankylosing spondylitis physical therapy and what to expect during ...