Ankylosing spondylitis
Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis increases risk of vitamin D deficiency, says large study
People with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis have been found to be more likely to have vitamin D deficiency than matched healthy people, experts reported at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual European Congress of Rheumatology. Continue reading
Ankylosing spondylitis may be predicted by childhood infection, low birth weight or older siblings
A link has been found between developing ankylosing spondylitis in later life and low birth weight, childhood infections and having older siblings, experts explained at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress. Continue reading
Axial spondyloarthritis: golimumab shows quality of life promise
The anti-TNF therapy, golimumab, seems to reduce disease activity and increase quality of life for people with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, according to results presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Congress. Continue reading
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may inhibit ovulation after just 10 days
Short-term use of over-the-counter drugs could negatively impact fertility, according to a small study presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress.
A total of 39 nine women of childbearing age who have back pain took part in the study, and received diclofenac (100mg once daily), naproxen (500mg twice daily) and etoricoxib (90mg once daily) or placebo. Continue reading
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