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Ramiro S, Nikiphorou E, Sepriano A, et al. ASAS-EULAR recommendations for the management of axial spondyloarthritis: 2022 update. Ann Rheum Dis. 2023 Jan;82(1):19-34.Full text  Abstract

Ward MM, Deodhar A, Gensler LS, et al. 2019 update of the American College of Rheumatology/Spondylitis Association of America/Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network recommendations for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis andnonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2019 Oct;71(10):1599-613.Full text  Abstract

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Spondyloarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management. Jun 2017 [internet publication].Full text

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