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Neurological manifestations may be more prominent and have a larger role in ankylosing spondylitis than previously thought. Ankylosing Spondylitis is a rheumatic disease primarily identified by its autoinflammatory characteristics and is highly associated with the HLA-B27 gene. While it’s cause is not yet fully understood and it’s symptoms widely vary,

Neurological manifestations may be more prominent and have a larger role in ankylosing spondylitis than previously thought. Ankylosing Spondylitis is a rheumatic disease primarily identified by its autoinflammatory characteristics and is highly associated with the HLA-B27 gene. While it’s cause is not yet fully understood and it’s symptoms widely vary, neurological impairment is not uncommon. The neurological manifestations of Ankylosing Spondylitis include but are not limited to pain sensitization, altered brain phenotype, and disrupted cardiac conduction. Central and peripheral nervous system involvement may be more significant than previously thought and have the potential to cause demyelinating diseases, spinal cord, and nerve root injuries. Altered connectivity throughout various regions within the brain further exemplify the need for a better understanding of the disease and better treatment development. Higher instances of depression and dementia were also reported and coincide with not only a less active lifestyle, but altered brain activity. Studies on cardiac conduction and arrhythmias in AS patients revealed parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system dysregulation. These studies have explored the possibility of new targets for treatment involving cardiac mechanisms. Treatments for diseases of a similar suspected pathology, new prospective targets for therapy, and a more thorough understanding of current treatments for the disease may be the key in providing more substantial relief. By further investigation in the role of the nervous system in Ankylosing Spondylitis, the disease may become more manageable for patients and greatly increase quality of life in the future.

ContributorsHill, Jordan (Author) / Newbern, Jason (Thesis director) / Anderson, Karen (Committee member) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2021-05
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With the use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), there have been many breakthroughs with aid in assisting Scandinavian populations who are affected by autoimmune diseases. What has been found is CAM has been used since the eighteen hundreds to heal or even control the Scandinavian populations health problems.5 With

With the use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), there have been many breakthroughs with aid in assisting Scandinavian populations who are affected by autoimmune diseases. What has been found is CAM has been used since the eighteen hundreds to heal or even control the Scandinavian populations health problems.5 With the use of botanical, mineral, and chemical therapies, the Scandinavian population has used these methods to create a starting block for their pathway to many different CAM therapies.5 Autoimmune diseases can be brought upon any person with little warning and are currently affecting over 23.5 million Americans.2 Researchers are still looking into how autoimmune disease are sneaking up on individuals and what can be done to help maintain or fix the state of the individual. If someone is known to have an autoimmune disease, it is vital they see a physician who specializes in these diseases to properly follow a treatment plan.
ContributorsTorres, Danielle Monique Doreen (Author) / Irving, Andrea (Thesis director) / Forouzeshyekta, Marjon (Committee member) / College of Health Solutions (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2020-12