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Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing Spondylitis is an autoimmune disease which causes back pain and stiffness. It most commonly occurs in young men, but men and women of any age can have Ankylosing Spondylitis. While there is no cure, treatment options for Ankylosing Spondylitis have improved over the last few years with good therapeutic options available.

How Do You Diagnose Ankylosing Spondylitis?
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How Do You Diagnose Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Watch to learn an overview of how rheumatologist diagnoses ankylosing spondylitis. The keys are a good history and physical exam. See what role blood tests and imaging play. And as always, visit our website to learn. #ankylosingspondylitis #rheumatology #arthritis #spondylitis #backpain #hlab27 #video #backpaintreatment #diagnosis #asktherheumatologist
Does HLA B27 diagnose Ankylosing Spondylitis?
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Does HLA B27 diagnose Ankylosing Spondylitis?

HLA (Human Leucocyte Antigens) are a normal part of the immune system. We each have many different subtypes, one of which may be HLA B27. While HLA B27 is associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis, can it diagnose this rheumatic disease? Watch this video and then visit our website for more information on Ankylosing Spondylitis. https://albertarheumatology.com/inflammatory-arthritis/ankylosing-spondylitis/ #ankylosingspondylitis #hlab27 #rheumatology #genetics #medicine #shorts
Is HLA B27 a useful test for Ankylosing Spondylitis, according to Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT)?
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Is HLA B27 a useful test for Ankylosing Spondylitis, according to Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT)?

We asked ChatGPT to give a 5 minute YouTube explanation to tell us if HLA B27 is useful or not to help diagnose Ankylosing Spondylitis. Here is their verbatim response. #ankylosingspondylitis #rheumatology #shorts #shortyoutube #b27 #arthritis #medicine #meded #medtwitter #autoimmunediseases #chatgpt #artificialintelligence #shortsfeed #shortsvideo #spondyloarthritis
TNF Inhibitors: An Overview
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TNF Inhibitors: An Overview

What are TNF antagonists? They are a biologic medication and used in rheumatology to treat various forms of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. This is an updated video on TNF Inhibitors for the treatment of inflammatory arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. #etanercept #adalimumab #golimumab #infliximab #certolizumab #biosimilars #biologics #rheumatoid #arthritis #rheumatoidarthritis #humira #psoriaticarthritis #psoriasis #colitis #crohnsdisease #ankylosingspondylitis
Biosimilars Update: Rheumatology and Arthritis Treatment
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Biosimilars Update: Rheumatology and Arthritis Treatment

Biologics have been used as a treatment for inflammatory arthritis - rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis - for over 20 years now. As their patents expire, biosimilars are becoming available, which are meant to be equally effective and safe. Watch our video to learn more, as we provide an update from our first video on the current status of biosimilars. #biologics #rheumatology #rheumatoidarthritis #psoriaticarthritis #psoriasis #ankylosingspondylitis #rheumatologist #arthritis #methotrexate #hydroxychloroquine #biosimilars #video #facts #factsvideo #medicine #treatment #jointpain #joints #backpain #inflammation
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