Objectives The objective of this study was to assess the current diagnostic delay in axial SpA
(axSpA) and to analyse factors associated with it. Methods A stratified sample of subjects …

Objective. To investigate the prevalence of comorbidities in a population-based cohort of
persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared to matched controls and to examine their …

Objectives Osteitis condensans ilii (OCI) has become an important differential diagnosis for
axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). The objective of this matched case–control study was to …

Objective To compare event and incidence rates of herpes zoster (HZ), also known as
shingles, in patients with rheumatoid arthritis under treatment with conventional synthetic (cs), …

Objectives The diagnostic delay in axial spondyloarthritis (axial SpA) remains unacceptably
high, with one of the reasons being a late referral. Structured physician-based referral …

Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the psychological well-being and to analyse
factors associated with depressive symptoms in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Methods A …

Objectives To investigate the prevalence of diabetes in patients with RA and the impact of
diabetes on self-reported outcomes and health care. Methods RA patients between the ages …

Objective Osteoarthritis ( OA ) is a major reason for chronic pain, stiffness, and functional
limitation. This study was undertaken to analyze factors associated with the burden of OA , …

Background In contrast to other chronic rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases such as
rheumatoid arthritis, comorbidities in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and their impact on disease …

Background The ASAS Health Index (ASAS HI) was developed to assess global functioning
in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Influencing factors have not been studied to …