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Ankylosing spondylitis: machine learning could pave the way for early diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis

Ankylosing spondylitis: machine learning could pave the way for early diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis: An X-ray image comparing a healthy spine and one showing signs of ankylosing spondylitis. Suttha Burawonk/Shutterstock Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is the second most common type of inflammatory arthritis, often affecting teenagers and young adults. Symptoms of AS can include back pain, …

Ukraine war: Russia only hurts itself with its inflammatory discourse on Kazakhstan

Ukraine war: Russia only hurts itself with its inflammatory discourse on Kazakhstan: It has been a turbulent year in Russian-Kazakh relations. Russia’s oil rich neighbour, which straddles central Asia and eastern Europe, started the year by asking for Russia’s help in restoring stability after protests erupted in its major cities. But Vladimir Putin’s invasion of …

Younger adults with inflammatory disease at greater risk of anxiety and depression – new study

Younger adults with inflammatory disease at greater risk of anxiety and depression – new study: shutterstock Wayne0216/Shutterstock The often painful and stigmatising nature of chronic inflammatory disorders, such as psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, can take a toll on people’s quality of life, ultimately leading to anxiety and depression. But could depression be a consequence of …