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What is ankylosing spondylitis (AS)? - Medbroadcast

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Ankylosing spondylitis (pronounced ankle-o-sing spawn-dill-eye-tis), or AS for short, is more than just chronic back pain. AS is a type of arthritis, or inflammation of the joints, that usually involves the spine. Sometimes, other joints such as those in the hip, knees, or shoulders, and other body parts such as the eye are affected.

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spondylitis.org — “Ankylosing spondylitis and related disease information. Ankylosing spondylitis symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, medication, educational materials, brochures. Spondylitis patient support, message boards, physician resources and more. SAA is a non-profit organization and we were the first and remain the largest resource for people affected by spondylitis in the United States.View full resource at spondylitis.org

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What does I need to tell my child when older about having had ankylosing spondylitis?

healthtap.com — “You certainly do not have to alarm your child but rather educate he or she. Make certain that they are followed by a rheumatoloogist and are instructed in proper exercisesView full resource at healthtap.com

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Do a lot of people get ankylosing spondylitis?

healthtap.com — “Ankylosing spondylitis is a disorder that is not common. Osteoarthritis, which is the arthritis most adults develop, is much more common. If for some reason you feel that you or someone you know has AS, see a rheumatologist or your primary doctor for the appropriate tests.View full resource at healthtap.com

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Prevalence and Characteristics of Lung Involvement on High Resolution Computed Tomography in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Systematic Review

hindawi.com — “To determine the prevalence of lung involvement and the spectrum of abnormalities revealed on HRCT in patients with AS, a systematic literature review was conducted in the Medline database up to May 2009 and in the abstracts of rheumatology scientific meetings (2006–2008). A hand search of references was also performed. Among the 264 selected articles, 10 articles (303 patients) allowed a calculation of the prevalence of lung abnormalities on thoracic HRCT in AS. A total of 185 patients (61%) haView full resource at hindawi.com

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We've created an Ankylosing Spondylitis Interactive iBook! | BJC Health Connected Care

bjcconnectedcare.com — “Dr Irwin Lim has created an interactive ibook using iBook Author. This is a free download through the iTunes stores.View full resource at bjcconnectedcare.com

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blog.wegohealth.com — “Let's get to know Rookie of the Year Finalist and Ankylosing Spondylitis Health Activist - Cookie Hopper!View full resource at blog.wegohealth.com

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What is Ankylosing Spondylitis? | BJC Connected Care

bjchealth.com.au — “Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory rheumatic condition that is one of a number of diseases that are charaterised by inflammation of the spineView full resource at bjchealth.com.au

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@AshleytheChiro Dx delayed due to lack of awareness. In young males, often blamed on sport or work. Xray changes late. http://t.co/4ArD6N8X

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"A Common Language for SPONDYLOARTHRITIS" :: Article - The Rheumatologist

the-rheumatologist.org — “Fifteen years ago, a small group of academic rheumatologists began meeting to discuss a common clinical interest in ankylosing spondylitis AS. Their work launched a dialogue that has had an enormous impact on the field of rheumatologymdashand on the lives of people with AS. A disease with little in the way of common measurement tools, AS soon...View full resource at the-rheumatologist.org

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"A Common Language for SPONDYLOARTHRITIS" :: The ASAS group profiled http://ow.ly/6qUio

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Our Guide to Rheumatology | BJC Health Connected Care

bjcconnectedcare.com — “BJC Health's guide to rheumatology. For doctors & allied health professionals. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis & Osteoarthritis highlighted.View full resource at bjcconnectedcare.com

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blogher.com — “Kim Pearson writes about her experience with Ankylosing Spondylitis and what it has done to her concept of beauty. Her post is part of BlogHer.com's Own Your Beauty initiative.View full resource at blogher.com

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A beautiful & inspiring post on #spondylitis & "making friends" w your body http://t.co/spWf2O1 "A Rough-Hewn Kind of Beauty" ~Kim Pearson

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spondylitis.org — “Ankylosing spondylitis and related disease information. Ankylosing spondylitis symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, medication, educational materials, brochures. Spondylitis patient support, message boards, physician resources and more. SAA is a non-profit organization and we were the first and remain the largest resource for people affected by spondylitis in the United States.View full resource at spondylitis.org

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Hi @x_kal_x Exact cause not known; but 1)genetics play role- HLAB27 & others 2)not all w gene get AS; trigger? More info http://t.co/l3UAxgK

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How to Measure Disease Activity in Axial Spondyloarthritis? - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “What is the most effective way to measure the progress of disease in ankylosing spondylitis? Current Opinion in RheumatologyView full resource at qualitypointtech.net

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