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Gastroenterology
Meta-analysis
Large meta-analysis identifies 30 new genetic loci for ankylosing spondylitis risk
Scientists found genetic links to ankylosing spondylitis in large health data groups
This meta-analysis of 7,551 AS cases and 1,258,581 controls from three biobanks identified 30 genome-wide significant loci and 64 causal-can…
A big study looked at DNA from many people to find genes linked to ankylosing spondylitis. It found specific spots in our genes that might h…
Frontiers
Jun 2, 2026
Rheumatology
RCT
Vunakizumab improves ASAS20 response in active radiographic axial spondyloarthritis at 16 weeks
New Drug Offers Hope for Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2 to 3 trial included 548 adults with active r-axSpA in China. At week 16, the vunak…
If you live with the daily stiffness and pain of ankylosing spondylitis, a new treatment option may be on the horizon that works better than…
May 8, 2026
Rheumatology
FDA Approval
FDA Approves Hadlima (adalimumab) for Multiple Inflammatory Indications
FDA approves Hadlima, a new biosimilar for several inflammatory diseases.
The FDA approved Hadlima (adalimumab) for several inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, pso…
The FDA approved Hadlima (adalimumab) for treating conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and Crohn's disease. It is a biosimilar,…
FDA
May 5, 2026
Rheumatology
Sys. Review
Systematic review explores the role of RNA methylation in autoimmune rheumatic diseases
RNA Methylation Could Change How We Treat Joint Pain
This systematic review examines the impact of RNA methylation on various autoimmune rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and s…
A new review explains how tiny chemical tags on RNA control inflammation and could lead to better treatments for painful autoimmune diseases…
Frontiers
May 2, 2026
Drug Pipeline
RCT
Biosimilar switching maintains disease control in stable ankylosing spondylitis patients
Cheaper Arthritis Drugs Work Just as Well
This structured narrative review of patients with stable ankylosing spondylitis found that switching from reference biologics to biosimilars…
Switching to cheaper arthritis drugs keeps patients just as healthy while cutting treatment costs in half without losing results.
Frontiers
Apr 19, 2026
Neurology
Cohort
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss risk factors in ankylosing spondylitis patients on adalimumab plus methotrexate
Could long-term arthritis treatment raise your risk of sudden hearing loss?
This retrospective case-control analysis drew on 2,564 ankylosing spondylitis patients at Henan Provincial People's Hospital (2015-2024), co…
Patients with long-term ankylosing spondylitis taking adalimumab and methotrexate are more likely to experience sudden hearing loss than tho…
Frontiers
Apr 16, 2026
Rheumatology
Phase III
Phase III trial of AK111 for active ankylosing spondylitis completed with 510 patients
Can a new drug help people with painful spinal arthritis move more freely?
A Phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study evaluated AK111 in 510 patients with active ankylosing spondyli…
A new drug called AK111 aims to help people with painful spinal arthritis move more freely by improving symptoms like pain and stiffness.
CT.gov
Mar 30, 2026
Questions about Ankylosing Spondylitis
Does switching to a biosimilar maintain disease control in stable ankylosing spondylitis?
Yes, switching to a biosimilar maintains disease control in stable ankylosing spondylitis, with comparable efficacy and safety based on randomized trials and real-world data.
Full answer →Is Hadlima approved by the FDA for treating ankylosing spondylitis?
Yes, the FDA has approved Hadlima (adalimumab) for treating active ankylosing spondylitis in adults.
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