Sex and gender differences in axial spondyloarthritis: myths and truths
Tamara Rusman, Rianne E. van Bentum, Irene van der Horst‐Bruinsma
Abstract
Mounting evidence reveals evident sex differences in physiology, disease presentation and response to medication in axial SpA (axSpA). Unfortunately these data are often neglected in clinical practice and research. In this review, myths that still exist on diagnosis, disease manifestation and drug effectiveness were argued against data of the most recent literature. The aim is to increase awareness of sex differences in the clinical aspects of axSpA.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMythologyAxial spondyloarthritisDiseasePresentation (obstetrics)Physical therapyPathologySurgeryPhilosophyTheologySacroiliitisSpondyloarthritis Studies and TreatmentsPsoriasis: Treatment and PathogenesisRheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies