The Name of the Disease

Watch and subscribe on YouTube: AS Info Share💬 Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram🔗 Visit our website: ASInfoShare.comBuy us a coffee: AS Info ShareConfused by all the different names for Ankylosing Spondylitis? You’re not alone.In this episode, we break down the history and terminology behind Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA) — and explain the difference between Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Radiographic axSpA (r-axSpA), and Non-radiographic axSpA (nr-axSpA).We’ll explain:Why AS used to be the only name usedHow MRI changed the game in early diagnosisWhat axSpA really means — and why it’s the new umbrella termThe difference between r-axSpA and nr-axSpAWhy the terms are still often used interchangeablyHow to recognize the signs early and get diagnosedWhether you’re newly diagnosed or just trying to understand all the names and acronyms, this episode will help you make sense of it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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