Ankylosing Spondylitis

The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) recommends screening and early management of cardiovascular disease in patients with radiographic axial spondyloarthritis.

The newest indication for the AbbVie biologic marks the fifth for treating a chronic immune-mediated disease.

A notable percentage of patients with rheumatic diseases, such as psoriatic arthritis, stop taking bDMARDs due to lack of effectiveness and adverse events.

Patients with psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis experienced rapid pain reduction with upadacitinib, regardless of treatment history.

The 2 studies focused on upadacitinib treatment for one group of patients with ankylosing spondylitis and another group of patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis.

Investigators gathered data from vulnerable populations with rheumatic disease regarding their thoughts and opinions on the COVID-19 virus.

A study finds low risk of malignancy from secukinumab treatment for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis patients, despite limited data.

A recent study finds increasing number of women with PsA, but an overall stable incidence of disease compared to previous studies in same population.

The approval is based on the phase 3 PREVENT trial, presented at the European E-Congress of Rheumatology 2020 (EULAR 2020) virtual meeting.

Study drug also recently showed promise in treating psoriatic arthritis.

The sBLA indication is the fifth for the IL17A inhibitor, which showed reduction of inflammatory signs and symptoms in treated patients at 52 weeks.

How therapies are advancing treat-to-target strategies, while the field faces a physician shortage issue.

Aileen Pangan, MD, executive medical director of Immunology with AbbVie, discusses the results of the SELECT-AXIS 1 trial and what it indicates about upadacitinib as a treatment for ankylosing spondylitis.

Deodhar discusses the results of a study comparing the symptoms and treatment patterns in patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.

Novartis announced the ongoing Phase 3 PREVENT trial examining use of secukinumab in patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis has met its primary endpoint of ASAS40.

A 12-week phase 2 study comparing filgotinib to placebo found the oral, selective JAK1-inhibitor could be an effective treatment for ankylosing spondylitis.

While conferences and annual meetings are often the place clinicians are exposed to new data, there are often niche areas where they seek further guidance or information. Janet Pope, MD, discusses where she would like to see more research dedicated.

The new approval represents the third time the FDA approved the injection treatments for adults.

A new set of guidelines has been released by the American College of Rheumatology, Spondylitis Association of America and the Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network are offering guidance to physicians on treating axial spondyloarthritis.

Investigators found positive results when examining the safety and efficacy of filgotinib in the FINCH 2 phase 3 clinical trial.

A new study of long-term data demonstrates that infliximab and golimumab are both effective, safe treatments for symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis.

Investigators found that female sex, older age, and certain comorbidities were associated with an increased risk of uveitis.

Certolizumab pegol (Cimzia) is the first FDA-approved treatment for the condition.

Data from 2 phase 3 studies of secukinumab (Cosentyx) in patients with psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis will be presented at an upcoming meeting.

The trial is the first head-to-head clinical comparison in ankylosing spondylitis investigating the superiority of secukinumab for slowing spinal bone damage versus proposed biosimilar adalimumab.

Pso and PsA are associated with higher rates of pathological fractures.

Understanding the cytokine’s role may be valuable in diagnosis and treatment.

Speaking at ACR 2016, the current chair of the Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network (SPARTAN) presented data that showed that a combination of inflammatory drugs may inhibit ankylosis, the painful fusion of bones.

A report out of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center shows a reduction in hip disease progression in ankylosing spondylitis patients who receive anti-tumor necrotics factor treatment.

Patients with active psoriatic arthritis treated with secukinumab for 2 years in the FUTURE-1 trial experienced sustained decreases in disease activity and symptoms, leading to improvements in physical function and quality of life.