Clinical Diagnosis, Treatment and Comorbidities of Ankylosing Spondylitis and Spondyloarthritis

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue "Clinical Diagnosis, Treatment and Comorbidities of Ankylosing Spondylitis and Spondyloarthritis" delves into pivotal facets surrounding ankylosing spondylitis (AS), expertly curated and edited by distinguished specialists. Focusing on early diagnosis, the issue offers insights into the challenge of identifying AS in its initial stages and the impact on disease progression. Delving deeper into the pathology, it explores the intricate role of enthesitis and enthesopathy, unravelling their significance in disease development. The issue emphasises the prevention of psoriatic arthritis, aiming to elucidate novel preventive measures and therapeutic strategies. Moreover, it sheds light on new bone formation, exploring innovative approaches to inhibit and manage this detrimental aspect of this disease. Addressing the multifaceted nature of AS, we aspire to provide a comprehensive understanding of associated comorbidities, offering clinicians and researchers a deeper understanding of this complex rheumatic condition.

Prof. Dr. Abdulla Watad
Prof. Dr. Merav Lidar
Guest Editors

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• ankylosing spondylitis
• comorbidities of spondyloarthritis
• early diagnosis
• enthesitis and enthesopathy
• prevention of spondyloarthritis
• new bone formation
• ankylosing spondylitis management
• ankylosing spondylitis from big data
• immunopathogenesis of SpA