🆕 Updated eligibility criteria for the ASAS Research Grant are now available. 💶 Grants up to €25,000📅 Deadline: 1 July 2026 Check details & apply: www.asas-group.org/research/asa...

Considering collecting research data on physical activity in axSpA cohorts? mSQUASH is a questionnaire that feasible, valid, reliable, and responsible in this patient population.

The ASAS Gran Research supports travel and accommodation for research at an ASAS center, enhancing your skills and professional development. Applications open: deadline July 1, 2026 www.asas-group.org/research/asa...

In the IMAS survey, diagnostic delay ranged from a mean of 4.2 years in Asia to 10.8 years in South Africa. Still a lot of work to be done in early recognition of axSpA.

The ASAS Fellowship program supports travel and accommodation for research training at an ASAS center, enhancing your skills and professional development. Applications open: deadline July 1, 2026 www.asas-group.org/research/asa...

An ancillary analysis of the PerSpA study shows obese/overweight patients had a higher btDMARD burden, btDMARD inefficacy, work impairment, and worse patient-reported health. 🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41124607/ #ASAS # ASASPerSpA

In the ASAS PerSpA study, the universal U-ASAS-HI captures the broad range of aspects relevant to valuing SpA health states across SpA subtypes. 🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41167633/ #ASAS # ASASPerSpA

World AS Day World AS Day is an annual day dedicated to people living with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). It is celebrated across the world on the first Saturday of May. Find out more at the website: www.asif.info/worldasday #WorldASDay2026 #LaceUpForAxSpA

In the ASAS PerSpA study, diagnostic delay was longer in axSpA and IBD-SpA compared with PsA, pSpA and other forms of SpA. 🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41002255/ #ASAS # ASASPerSpA

The SpA-specific universal ASAS Health Index (U-ASAS-HI) is a responsive health-utility measure for patients with SpA, showing similar performance to generic tools like EQ‑5D‑5L and SF‑6D.. 🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41124607/

Axial spondyloarthritis represents a continuum, and not everyone has structural changes in the sacroiliac joints visible on plain radiograph. #axSpA#ASAS#Rheumatology

Axial spondyloarthritis represents a continuum, and not everyone has structural changes in the sacroiliac joints visible on plain radiograph. #axSpA#ASAS#Rheumatology

If you couldn’t join us this time, don’t worry — we look forward to welcoming you next year. Stay tuned for the 2027 course (March 12–13, Brussels). #ASAS #Rheumatology #Education #MedicalEducation

A total of 114 participants joined us at the ASAS Core Course, making it a highly engaging and enriching experience, with excellent discussions and knowledge exchange.

We are delighted to share the success of this year’s ASAS Core Course on Spondyloarthritis in Brussels on Friday and Saturday 20 and 21 March 2026.

LAST SESSION of the ASAS Core Course! Interactive case discussion – Saturday, 21 March ➡️ How to optimise the management of axSpA in daily practice. Presented by: Wilson Bautista & Clementina López-Medina #ASASCoreCourse #axSpA

VIEWPOINT – Saturday, 21 March Rethinking structural progression in axSpA and the need for a balanced approach, presented by Xenofon Baraliakos. 🔗 www.asas-group.org/the-2026-asa... #ASASCoreCourse #axSpA

VIEWPOINT – Saturday, 21 March Family planning in SpA: treatment implications for healthy mothers and babies, presented by Anna Moltó. 🔗 www.asas-group.org/the-2026-asa... #ASASCoreCourse #axSpA