Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic autoimmune that can result in inflammation and limited mobility. To help you manage symptoms of AS, a doctor may recommend a therapy called biologics.

Doctors commonly prescribe biologics to people with ankylosing spondylitis. Biologics are medications that target particular molecules involved in inflammation. According to a 2021 review ...

TNF-blocking agents have proven very effective against ankylosing spondylitis in many patients, but can produce severe adverse effects and are ineffective in 30% of those treated. Researchers in ...

Approved to treat certain forms of inflammatory arthritis such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis, biologic response modifiers (biologics) work by altering ...

With a career spanning over five decades, Dr. Khan is a distinguished authority in the field of rheumatology, specializing in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and related spondyloarthropathies.

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation of joints in the spine. Spondylolisthesis occurs when one of the vertebrae slips out of place. These two conditions can ...

Ankylosing spondylitis can affect your teeth ... patients taking methotrexate and biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) had more significant tooth loss than those taking ...

Some research suggests a possible link between Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS). This link may relate to the presence of the HLA-B27 gene. EDS is a rare genetic ...

Welcome, everyone. I'm Dr. John Whyte, the chief medical officer at WebMD. Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that causes pain and stiffness in your spine. It usually starts in your ...

“This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and the effectiveness of biologic medications in treating Ankylosing Spondylitis. Within just three months of starting the ...