Two autoimmune diseases, Sjögren’s syndrome and ankylosing spondylitis, are undergoing name changes to better reflect their seriousness and complexity. Sjögren’s syndrome is now being called Sjögren’s disease to emphasize its systemic nature, while ankylosing spondylitis has been renamed axial spondyloarthritis. These changes aim to promote accurate diagnosis and treatment of patients. The shift in terminology was informed by research and patient advocacy efforts. While the transition to the new names may take time to be fully embraced, the medical community is beginning to adopt the updated nomenclature.
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Name changes for Sjögren’s, axial spondyloarthritis ‘a big deal’ for researchers, patients
