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Mar 10, 2026
Do Rheumatologists Know About the ASAS-EULAR Recommendations?
ASAS-EULAR want to know what rheumatologists know about the ASAS-EULAR recommendations for management of axSpA? How important and to what extent are the recommendations implemented in your clinical practice? Help us to find out what these recommendations mean to them. If you are a rheumatologist, please take this 5-10 minute survey. … Continue reading...
Mar 10, 2026
Strengthening the Patient Voice in Global axSpA Research
The Assessment of SpondyloArthritis International Society (ASAS) Annual Meeting once again brought together the world’s leading clinical researchers, committed to advancing the understanding and management of axSpA. ASIF works closely with ASAS on a number of important projects and we were proud to be represented at the meeting by Jo Davies, Jo Lowe, and … Continue reading...
Mar 4, 2026
Austrian Ankylosing Spondylitis Association (ÖVMB)
Written by: Written by Martina Neubauer, Vice President ÖVMB The Austrian Ankylosing Spondylitis Association (ÖVMB) has stood for information, exchange, and support for people living with axSpA, for four decades. In 2024, its 40th anniversary year, the organisation deliberately expanded its role beyond that of a traditional self-help platform and positioned itself as an active … Continue reading "Austri...
Mar 4, 2026
Difficult-to-Manage Axial Spondyloarthritis
Written by: Professor Antoni Chan, Consultant Rheumatologist and Physician, Royal Berkshire Hospital and University of Reading, UK AxSpA affects the spine and pelvis, causing chronic pain, stiffness, fatigue and reduced quality of life. Many people respond well to modern treatments, such as biologics and targeted therapies. However, a substantial group continue to struggle despite trying … Continue...
Mar 4, 2026
IMAP: Building the Next Phase Together
Over the past few months, we have been laying the foundations for what will become ASIF’s most ambitious and biggest programme to date , designed to deepen global understanding of both axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Since we first introduced IMAP (International Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis) in the last newsletter, ASIF has been working intensively with academics, clinicians and patients to shape the framework and &h...
Mar 4, 2026
LAMAS Report to Launch at PANLAR
The Latin American Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis (LAMAS) will be launched at the 2026 PANLAR Congress (27-30 April) in Panama. LAMAS uses the regional analysis of data from the International Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis (IMAS). The report has been developed with rheumatology and patient expertise from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico; it represents one … Continue reading...
