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Ankylosing Spondylitis Information

More information about ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
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Ankylosing Spondylitis Screening Quiz

Ankylosing spondylitis is one of the rheumatic diseases which belong to the group of conditions known as spondyloarthopathies. Statistics reveal that about 129 out of 100,000 people in the United States have ankylosing spondylitis. Do you have symptoms associated with ankylosing spondylitis?

Ankylosing Spondylitis: Often Delayed Or Difficult Diagnosis

Harris Poll survey shows AS patients have difficult time getting a proper diagnosis, making life difficult.

HLA B27 - What is the significance of HLA B27 in rheumatic disease?

HLA B27 is an inherited gene marker associated with a number of related rheumatic diseases.

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Information on ankylosing spondylitis including an overview, symptoms, treatments, and prevention. Illustrated resource.

Ankylosing Spondylitis - ACR Fact Sheet

The cause, diagnosis, and treatment of ankylosing spondylitis from the American College of Rheumatology.

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is inflammation of the spine and large joints, resulting in stiffness and pain, from Merck Manual.

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