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Ankylosing Spondylitis News
Ask The Expert About Ankylosing Spondylitis
Dr. Borenstein M.D. Past President of ACR and Back Pain Expert recently answered questions on ankylosing spondylitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Ankylosing Spondylitis
Individuals with Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis and back pain have increased risk of Ankylosing Spondylitis
What does sex have to do with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Who would have thought that sex had anything to do with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
Cosentyx Approved for Treatment of Non-Radiographic Spondyloarthritis (NR-SPA)
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory spinal disease which is associated with...
Rheumatoid Arthritis News
If Diagnosed with Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis You May Have Something Else
Study by doctors from Finland reveals most patients diagnosed with seronegative RA will actually not have RA
Vaccinations for Patients with Rheumatic Diseases - RA, AS, PSA, SLE.
What patients need to know about vaccination for Coronavirus, Influenza and other preventable infections
Rituxan Treatment in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Long-term treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with Rituxan (rituximab) appears to be effective, safe and well tolerated
Rituxan Treatment Improves Rheumatoid Associated Interstitial Lung Disease
Research suggest that Rituxan may be a better treatment option than a TNFi for RA associated interstitial lung disease.
Osteoarthritis News
Tanezumab Non-Opioid Treatment Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for Arthritis
Arthritis, chronic back pain suffers and cancer patients are all in need of new non addictive pain medications.
Stay Supple - Stretching Improves your Flexibility for Optimal Health as You Age
Joan Pagano Former trainer to Jacqueline Onassis and Caroline Kennedy Outlines a Routine to Maintain Maximal Flexability
Treatment of Osteoarthritis With Complementary and Alternative Medicine
A summary of Integrative Medicine and non pharmacological treatment approaches to arthritis.
Psoriatic Arthritis News
Chair Selection During the Covid-19 Pandemic
More and more of us are spending increasing hours in front of computers...
Exercise With Inflammatory Arthritis and Chronic Inflammatory Conditions
A leading doctor outlines the role of exercise in managing AS, RA, PsA, SLE and other inflammatory conditions.
Pregnancy - Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Useful tips on successful pregnancy by individuals with psoriatic disease
Traveling with Inflammatory Arthritis
Traveling with RA, PsA and other inflammatory conditions can be stressful - make sure you are prepared.
Systemic Lupus News
Autoimmune Disease: A Women’s Health Issue
Doctors from Johns Hopkins and Cleveland Clinc explain Autoimmune Diseases and why they are a woman's health issue.
The Role & Importance of Nutrition In SLE, RA, AS, PsA and Chronic Inflammation
Nutrition recommendations for managing chronic inflammatory conditions. Answers to FAQ's from Dr Manno of Johns Hopkins.
Medications - Sun Photosensitivity & Autoimmune Disease in the COVID era
Medications for inflammatory conditions may make your skin susceptible to sun damage - heres what you need to know!
Having a Career and Working With an Autoimmune Condition
Learn strategies and options Individuals with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions can use to survive in the workplace