Listen or watch along as we dive into the changing landscape of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) diagnosis.
In this episode, podcast host Mel Brooke, BIRDs Patient and Public Engagement Programme talks with Dr Tom Williams, Consultant rheumatologist and Education Lead at the RNHRD, RUH Bath about changes to the axSpA diagnosis process since our first series in 2020.
From persistent delays and the different experiences of women, to new tools like the NASS Playbook, PRIMIS pop-up, and Symptom Checker, we look at what’s helping clinicians and patients. We also touch on non-radiographic axSpA, the growing role of MRI, blood markers, and how to approach cases that aren’t clear-cut — before rounding off with some patient questions.
Useful Links:
National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society
Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, RUH Bath
Connect further with us:
Have questions or thoughts about our information Podcast library? Interested in joining BIRDs patient research panel?
Email Mel at ppe@birdbath.org.uk
Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us continue sharing information that matters!
Thank you to all our sponsors for helping us to bring you information that supports you and helps to increase your knowledge of rheumatic diseases.
Please visit the BIRD website to sign up for news.