Differentiating Inflammatory Back Pain from OsteoarthritisInflammatory back pain refers to pain and stiffness that comes along with an autoimmune condition such as ankylosing spondylitis. Wear-and-tear osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease usually occurs over time with... By Dr. Donica BakerBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Polyvagal Theory and Chronic IllnessDr. Stephen Porges developed his polyvagal theory in 1994. You may already know that the vagus nerve is involved in how we respond to stress. The vagus nerve is the... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Switching Biologics for Ankylosing SpondylitisPeople may switch the biologics they take for ankylosing spondylitis. They usually have a good reason for making this change. Still, there is much to consider before swapping. Weighing the... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Vaccine Response in Those Who Take BiologicsAnkylosing spondylitis (AS) and diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are autoimmune diseases. The immune system normally creates antibodies to recognize and fight off infection. In... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are Biosimilars?Biosimilars are highly similar to an already-approved biologic medication. Biologic medications (including biosimilars) are typically made from living organisms. Biologic medications may be generated from various sources, including human, animal... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Degenerative Disc Disease and ASAnkylosing spondylitis (AS) and degenerative disc disease are both illnesses of the spine that share many of the same painful symptoms. Sometimes it is even hard for doctors to tell... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Stress, Trauma, and Autoimmune Conditions: What Research RevealsPainful life experiences can take a toll on your physical and mental health. We know that stress and trauma raise your risk of illnesses like drug and alcohol misuse, mental... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spondylitis, Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis: What Is the Difference?The names of 3 health conditions that affect your spine sound very similar. However, spondylitis, spondylosis, and spondylolisthesis have some key differences. Here is a guide to each one. As... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
ACR Guidelines For Infusions During COVID-19New guidelines from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) recommend ways to manage infusion services during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also explain what doctors must consider when deciding to give... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nightmares and Their Link to Inflammatory ArthritisAuthors of a study published in Brain and Behavior in March 2019 reported an unexpected discovery. Researchers were originally investigating the link between inflammatory arthritis, like ankylosing spondylitis, and an... By TK SellmanBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often: Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria) in order to take part in the study.1... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
