Objective: To assess, firstly, the validity of the enthesis index published by Mander (Mander
enthesis index (MEI)) and, secondly, to investigate whether it is possible to define a new …

Objective: Our aim was to determine whether C-reactive protein (CRP) or erythrocyte
sedimentation rate (ESR) is more appropriate in measuring disease activity in ankylosing …

Objective: To compare work disability, sick leave, and productivity costs due to ankylosing
spondylitis (AS) of three European countries. Methods: 216 patients with AS from the …

Extensive research into ankylosing spondylitis (AS) has suggested the major role of genetics,
immune reactions, and the joint–gut axis in its etiology, although an ultimate consensus …

Background: Although disease-specific health status measures are available for ankylosing
spondylitis (AS), no instrument exists for assessing quality of life (QoL) in the condition. …

Objective. There is no ‘gold standard’ to assess disease activity in patients with ankylosing
spondylitis (AS). It is known that patients and physicians have different opinions about …

Objective To select the most appropriate radiologic scoring method for the evaluation of
radiographic progression in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) in clinical trials. Methods The validity of …

OBJECTIVE: To compare reliability and change over time of radiological scoring methods in
ankylosing spondylitis (AS). METHODS: Two trained observers scored 217 sets of …

… A Spoorenberg1, … A Boonen D van der Heijde R Landewé F Guillemin A Spoorenberg H
Schouten M Rutten-van Mölken M Dougados H Mielants K de Vlam H van der Tempel Sj van …

Introduction Identifying ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients who are likely to benefit from
tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) blocking therapy is important, especially in view of the …