Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) refers to inflammation of the joints in the spine, , causing pain and stiffness of the back, progressing to the chest and neck. Eventually, the whole back may become curved and inflexible if the bones fuse. Also known as rheumatoid spondylitis or Marie-Strümpell disease or Bamboo spine.

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Two new genes identified causing ankylosing spondylitis
Work done in part by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has led to the discovery of two new genes that are implicated in ankylosing spondylitis (AS), an inflammatory and potentially disabling disease.

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What is Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) refers to inflammation of the joints in the spine, , causing pain and stiffness of the back, progressing to the chest and neck. Eventually, the whole back may become curved and inflexible if the bones fuse. Also known as rheumatoid spondylitis or Marie-Strümpell disease or Bamboo spine.

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