New study highlights key quality of life factors for ankylosing spondylitis
A new study has shed light on some of the most prevalent modifiable factors that predict a poor quality of life in people withankylosing spondylitis. Moreover, the University of Aberdeen research indicated that some of these factors - which include pain,fatigue and poor physical function - are currently better monitored than others, suggesting new approaches to treating this painful condition may be needed. The most important predictors for poor quality of life The study analysed data from 959 patients involved in the Scotland Registry for Ankylosing Spondylitis, which collected clinical and patient-reported data on ankylo...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - August 16, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Anesthesia for Hip Replacement in Ankylosing Spondylitis Anesthesia for Hip Replacement in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anesthesia management in ankylosing spondylitis is challenging. This case series presents a novel analgesia protocol for total hip replacement in patients with ankylosing spondylitis.BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 26, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Merck launches biosimilar version of J & J blockbuster Remicade
Merck and Co. Inc. on Monday became the second pharmaceutical company to launch a biosimilar version of Remicade, a drug that generates billions of dollars a year in sales for Johnson& Johnson.
Renflexis, the Merck biosimilar product, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on April 21 as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and ankylosing spondylitis.
It is the first medicine available in the United States under a global biosimilars develop ment and… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - July 24, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: John George Source Type: news
Statins Linked to Reduced Mortality in Ankylosing Spondylitis Statins Linked to Reduced Mortality in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Patients with ankylosing spondylitis who began taking a statin had a 37% reduction in mortality compared with similar patients who did not take statins.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 21, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Statins May Lengthen Life in AS (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Over 30% drop in all-cause mortality patients with ankylosing spondylitis (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - July 18, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
7 medtech stories we missed this week: June 30, 2017
[Image from unsplash.com]From ConforMIS touting its knee replacement study to Consulting Radiologists’s new breast cancer detection tool, here are seven medtech stories we missed this week but thought were still worth mentioning.
1. Study: Low-dose CT scanning improves Ankylosing Spondylitis assessment
A new study has shown that low-dose computed tomography (LD-CT) is more sensitive than X-rays for monitoring disease progression in people who have Ankylosing Spondylitis, according to a June 15 press release. LD-CT has previously been proven to be sensitive and reliable when assessing bone growth in different patient...
Source: Mass Device - June 30, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Danielle Kirsh Tags: Big Data Business/Financial News Cardiac Assist Devices Cardiovascular Clinical Trials Diagnostics Implants Oncology Research & Development Respiratory Cefaly conformis Consulting Radiologists Hemovent Image Stream Medical Me Source Type: news
Anti - TNF - α Rx Improves Sleep Quality in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Patients see reduction in PSQI scores, but no change in polysomnography parameters (Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge - June 24, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Nursing, Orthopedics, Pharmacy, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Anesthesiology & Pain, Journal, Source Type: news
Novartis reports favourable data from Phase III extension trial of Cosentyx for AS
Novartis has reported positive results from the Phase III MEASURE 1 extension trial of Cosentyx (secukinumab) to treat patients with active ankylosing spondylitis (AS). (Source: Drug Development Technology)
Source: Drug Development Technology - June 18, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Low-dose CT scanning improves assessment of ankylosing spondylitis patients
(European League Against Rheumatism) The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology 2017 showed that low dose computed tomography is more sensitive than conventional radiographs (X-rays) in the monitoring of disease progression in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - June 15, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Best exercises and postures for ankylosing spondylitis
Following an exercise routine can help people with ankylosing spondylitis manage their symptoms and slow the progression of the condition. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 10, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Back Pain Source Type: news
State of Musculoskeletal Health 2017 report
We are delighted to announce the launch of theState of Musculoskeletal Health 2017 report.The compendium report, to be updated annually, is a comprehensive one-stop data source of information and statistics on the prevalence, incidence, risk factors, comorbidities and impact of the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions in the UK. What conditions are included?1. Inflammatory conditionsAxial Spondyloarthritis (including ankylosing spondylitis)GoutJuvenile idiopathic arthritisRheumatoid arthritis2. Musculoskeletal painOsteoarthritisBack pain3. Osteoporosis and fragility fracturesThe State of Musculoskeletal...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - May 31, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
State of Musculoskeletal Health 2017
We are delighted to announce the launch of theState of Musculoskeletal Health 2017.The compendium report, to be updated annually, is a comprehensive one-stop data source of information and statistics on the prevalence, incidence, risk factors, comorbidities and impact of the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions in the UK. What conditions are included?1. Inflammatory conditionsAxial Spondyloarthritis (including ankylosing spondylitis)GoutJuvenile idiopathic arthritisRheumatoid arthritis2. Musculoskeletal painOsteoarthritisBack pain3. Osteoporosis and fragility fracturesThe State of Musculoskeletal Health 2017...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - May 31, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Arthritis symptoms - CURE on the horizon for this painful condition
ARTHRITIS - inflammation of the joints and back pain - are symptoms of long term chronic condition Ankylosing spondylitis . (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 30, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Ankylosing spondylitis: Pictures, early signs, and progression
in this article, learn about ankylosing spondylitis which is a type of arthritis. What are the symptoms, how is it diagnosed, and how might it be treated? (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 29, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Back Pain Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Diet tips for managing ankylosing spondylitis
What foods and nutrients are beneficial for ankylosing spondylitis and what foods should be avoided? What supplements are recommended? (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Back Pain Source Type: news
