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May, 2008


Current & Upcoming Events...

The SAA STAND TALL - Stop AS eBay Auction!
May 4 to May 11, 2008

SAA is holding our fifth eBay auction to raise funds for ankylosing spondylitis research! So show your support by bidding today and maybe you will come away with one of our great items on eBay! Click here to learn more and to view items up for auction.

Spondylitis Educational Seminar in Denver, CO
Our next FREE Patient Seminar will be held in Denver, CO, on June 21, 2008 at the Doubletree Hotel Denver, 3203 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80207. To register or for more information, contact Elin Aslanyan by email at elin.aslanyan@spondylitis.org or by phone at 818-981-1616 x222.



In The News...

Remicade Treatment In People With Spinal Fusion
Remicade (infliximab), a medication in the TNF-a inhibitor class or biologic medication, has been shown in many studies to be effective in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis. However, data on its use in people with advanced disease is somewhat limited. Click here to read this story.

Around The Web: 3 Studies On Ankylosing Spondylitis
"Impact of ankylosing spondylitis on work and family life: Comparisons with the US population" was published on March 27, 2008, in the journal, Arthritis Care & Research. The study authors include SAA medical board members John D. Reveille, MD, Michael M. Ward, MD, and Michael Weisman, MD. Click here to read this story.

Thank You To Our Ralph's Club Partners
If you live in Southern California, you can earn money for SAA every time you swipe your Ralph's Club Card when buying groceries. Click here to read this story.

Rheumatology Patients and Online Preparation for Appointments
A recent study published in the March, 2008 issue of Arthritis Care and Research, found that people who research their symptoms online and discuss the research with their doctor often had higher levels of satisfaction with their appointments. Click here to read this story.

25 Years of Progress: A Letter From SAA's Executive Director
After ten years as the Spondylitis Association's Director of Program Services, followed by three years serving as Associate Executive Director, it is my great pleasure and honor to have been entrusted with the responsibility of leading SAA's efforts in serving its mission as Executive Director. Click here to read this story.



Spondylitis Plus...

Spring 2008 Issue of Spondylitis Plus Now Available
Our magazine includes information on treatments, the latest research news, your stories and more. To read the free featured article from this issue, "Health Insurance Options for People with Pre-existing Conditions - Part I", please click here.





Spondylitis Research Efforts...

Call to Action: Genetic Research Needs You!
We need your help! Call for research participants:

  • People who have been diagnosed with AS
  • Non affected spouses of people with AS
  • Non affected friends of people with AS

If this describes you, and you would like to help, and have not already participated in an AS Genetic Study, please call the Research Coordinator at 800 777-8189 x 224 or email info@asresearch.org

Other Research
For more information on spondylitis research and studies please click here.



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You can help support our mission to be a leader in the quest to cure ankylosing spondylitis and related diseases, and to empower those affected to live life to the fullest by joining SAA, making a donation, or donating a vehicle. Click here to learn how you can help.

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