Bamboo Spine: Too Late for Dad, Not for Daughter - ABC News

Bamboo Spine: Too Late for Dad, Not for Daughter ABC News "Spondylitis" means inflammation of the vertebrae and "ankylosing" refers to joint fusing and immobility. AS and its related diseases are the most overlooked cause of persistent back pain in young adults and can also lead to damage in the eyes, ... and more »

Research group leads fight against spondyloarthritis - Hospital News

Research group leads fight against spondyloarthritis Hospital News SPARRC's role in determining the critical role th at magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can play in diagnosing this disease and predicting its future course is equally groundbreaking. “Measuring disease activity in ankylosing spondylitis has ...

Arthritis no barrier - Stuff.co.nz

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Arthritis no barrier Stuff.co.nz It's a common misconception that arthritis only affects the elderly. Ankylosing spondylitis is most commonly diagnosed in men aged between 15 and 45. Arthritis New Zealand says the disease can affect people of any age. More than 530000 New Zealanders ... and more »

Reduced immunomodulation potential of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem ... - 7thSpace Interactive (press release)

Reduced immunomodulation potential of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem ... 7thSpace Interactive (press release) IntroductionAnkylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic autoimmune disease, and the precise pathogenesis is largely unknown at present. Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) with immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory potential and Th17/Treg ...