Ankylosing spondylitis
People with ankylosing spondylitis have low dislocation rate after hip replacement
Dislocations after total hip replacement in people with ankylosing spondylitis were infrequent and less than expected at 20-year follow-up, according to findings presented at a meeting of surgeons in the US. Continue reading
Link between arthritis flares and reduced exercise found using wearable technology
Arthritis flares may be associated with reduced physical activity, experts find after analysing data collected thanks to wearable technology. Continue reading
Education and support for Spanish speakers available on CreakyJoints Español
CreakyJoints, a digital arthritis community for people with arthritis and caregivers worldwide, recently launched CreakyJoints Español (www.creakyjoints.org.es), a new website for Spanish-speaking people who seek arthritis education, support, activism, and patient-centred research. Continue reading
Inflammatory disease linked to depression and anxiety
Higher levels of depression and anxiety are experienced by people with inflammatory disease, particularly those who are younger, says research in the Annals of the Rheumatic Disease. Continue reading
Red meat could be linked to development of ankylosing spondylitis says new research
Natural antigens in red meat may play a role in ankylosing spondylitis, experts report in a leading academic journal. Continue reading
