Ankylosing Spondylitis

Studies from X. Baraliakos and co-researchers update current data on ankylosing spondylitis

Published in Drug Week, September 21st, 2007

According to a study from Herne, Germany, "Structural changes such as erosions, syndesmophytes and ankylosis are characteristic of ankylosing spondylitis ( AS). These can be quantified by the modified Stokes Anklylosing Spondylitis Spinal Score ( mSASSS)."

"It is unknown which radiographic feature is most relevant for the assessment of change and the prediction of future damage in AS. To analyse radiographic progression in AS by using different assessments to define the most important changes. Spinal radiographs of 116 patients with AS were scored by the mSASSS at baseline ( BL) and after 2 years. Radiographic progression was assessed by differentiating ( 1) any change;...

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Source: Drug Week (2007-09-21)

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