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			<title><![CDATA[Bumper Bonanza Fundraising Weekend!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[This weekend of 25th & 26th May sees a super weekend for NASS when it comes to events and fundraising.
We are very lucky to have 8 people taking part in the London to Brighton Challenge on Saturday and Sunday - walking an amazing 100 km for NASS. The route starts in Old Deer Park, Richmond at 7.30a...]]></description>
			<author>Jill Hamilton &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 10:29:57 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[NASS Patient Conference 2013]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Join us on 29 June 2013 at Birmingham City Football Club for the NASS Patient Conference and AGM. Registration begins at 9.30am and the day runs until 3.30pm.
This year we are delighted to welcome a host of speakers and interactive sessions designed to help you make the most of your day:
Dr Raj Se...]]></description>
			<author>Jill Hamilton &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 13:40:46 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[NASS goes to the Primary Care Conference 2013]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[As part of our ongoing GP awareness project NASS will have an exhibition stand at this year's Primary Care Conference in Birmingham, from Wednesday 22 May and Thursday 23 May.
The conference is attended by around 6,000 primary health care professionals, including GPs, nurses, physiotherapists and p...]]></description>
			<author>Sophie Matthew &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:04 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Can you help?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[
NASS en Masse is our big event of the summer and we need help to make sure the days are a success. 
Our final event takes place in Hyde Park on Sunday 2 June and in addition to the 5k walk, we are also organising a timed 10k run.
We really need extra help marshalling the route.
Volunteers would...]]></description>
			<author>Sally Dickinson &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 09:46:56 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[NASS en Masse 2013]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[3 venues & the Return of the Run!
London: Sunday 2 June, Hyde Park
Portsmouth: Sunday 12 May 2013 ** EVENT TAKEN PLACE - click here for photos from the day
Glasgow: Sunday 19 May 2013 ** EVENT TAKEN PLACE - click here for photos from the day
We are delighted to announce a new venue for NASS en M...]]></description>
			<author>Jill Hamilton &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 09:04:39 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Glasgow NASS en Masse ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Our Glasgow event took place on Sunday 19 May. Over 100 walkers took part in the 5k event at Pollok Park. The rain held off and we were delighted to see so many supporters turn out on the day.
Debbie, Jill and Catriona attended the event, where a team of wonderful volunteers led by Ross Gillespie h...]]></description>
			<author>Catriona Finlayson &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 13:05:47 +0100</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/news/glasgow-nass-en-masse-/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[World AS Day Saturday 4 May 2013]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Thank you to everyone who took the time to spread the AS message this World AS Day. We saw our website visitor numbers more than double on the day.
Debbie Cook has written a blog on the Huffington Post for World AS Day. The Huffington Post has 3.5 million unique visitors each month so we hope at le...]]></description>
			<author>Sally Dickinson &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 13:33:07 +0100</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/news/world-as-day-saturday-4-may-2013/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases to merge with Royal United Hospital Bath]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Your thoughts
The Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases (RNHRD), Bath, known as &lsquo;the Min' is joining with the Royal United Hospital (RUH), also in Bath. The two hospitals aim to achieve this once the RUH has achieved Foundation Trust status. This decision has been made by the Board a...]]></description>
			<author>Jill Hamilton &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 13:28:02 +0100</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/campaigning/royal-national-hospital-for-rheumatic-diseases-rnhrd-to-merge-with-royal-united-hospital-ruh-bath--your-thoughts/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Last chance to contribute to the NASS research strategy]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[You only have until 31 May to share your views on the NASS Research Strategy.
Your opinions are very valuable to us so if you haven't taken part in the survey yet please take the opportunity now....]]></description>
			<author>Sally Dickinson &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 12:09:04 +0100</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/news/last-chance-to-contribute-to-the-nass-research-strategy/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sharing your experience of AS]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Human experience can make all the difference when telling a story. At NASS we would love to hear from you if you are willing to share your story to help us in our work to improve the future of people with AS.
Your story or case study could be used in a news article, television interview, funding bi...]]></description>
			<author>Catriona Finlayson &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 12:35:53 +0100</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/ways-to-support-nass/get-involved/volunteering/sharing-your-story/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Meet the team this summer]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Over the next couple of months the NASS team are going to be out and about at the various NASS events that we have been busy organising and we are looking forward to meeting you at some of these events.
We will all be at the NASS Conference on Saturday 29 June in Birmingham and we hope to see you t...]]></description>
			<author>Sally Dickinson &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 16:19:24 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Portsmouth NASS en Masse 2013]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The sun shone and a great day was had by all at NASS en Masse in Portsmouth on Sunday 12 May.
Our fantastic walkers came out to show their support for NASS and raise much needed funds by completing the 5k pier to pier walk.
Sally Dickinson was there on the day. "I was delighted to meet and speak w...]]></description>
			<author>Catriona Finlayson &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 10:18:38 +0100</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/news/portsmouth-nass-en-masse-2013/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Volunteers make the world of difference to a small organisation such as NASS and play an important role in helping us to achieve our aims and objects. We are grateful to everyone who gives their time and effort in the wide variety of ways which include:
Trustees: NASS is governed by the Council of ...]]></description>
			<author> &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 12:13:47 +0100</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/ways-to-support-nass/get-involved/volunteering/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Published Clinical Papers 2013]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[We have put together a selection of some of the latest research findings in AS. We will update this page each month so that you can keep up to date with research into AS.
The most recent papers were included in May 2013.
Patient perspectives of managing fatigue in Ankylosing Spondylitis, and views...]]></description>
			<author>Sally Dickinson &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 11:46:06 +0100</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/research/published-clinical-papers-2013/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Assessment of your AS]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[There are a number of ways in which AS should be monitored by your rheumatology team
BASMI - A measure of spinal and hip movement. Scored out of 10. The higher your score, the more restricted you are due to your AS
BASDAI - A measure of disease activity. Scored out of 10. The higher your score, th...]]></description>
			<author>Sally Dickinson &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 11:09:59 +0100</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/about-as/just-diagnosed/assessment-of-your-as/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gillian's blog]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[9 May 2013
The DWP do not work quickly! Or even at anything approaching efficiency. All I have had so far is a brief letter stating that they will reconsider my case. No indication as to when I might here.
The problem for many with the WRAG group is that you can now only remain in this group for 1...]]></description>
			<author>Sally Dickinson &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 11:45:56 +0100</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/about-as/living-with-as/benefits-and-as/gillians-blog/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Anti TNF therapy]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Anti TNF therapy is relatively a new group of drugs for AS
In people with AS, along with some other forms of inflammatory arthritis, a protein called tumour necrosis factor (TNF) is over-produced in the body. This causes inflammation and damage to bones, cartilage and tissue. Anti TNF therapy block...]]></description>
			<author>Sally Dickinson &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 15:51:59 +0100</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/about-as/managing-my-as/medication-for-as/anti-tnf-therapy/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the mainstay of AS treatment 
NSAIDs reduce the pain and stiffness caused by inflammation of the joints without using steroids. They are often taken in addition to simple painkillers such as paracetamol.
There are many different NSAIDs available i...]]></description>
			<author>Sally Dickinson &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 15:21:54 +0100</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/about-as/managing-my-as/medication-for-as/nonsteroidal-antiinflammatory-drugs-nsaids/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Analgesics (painkillers)]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Painkillers (analgesics) are used to provide pain relief.
They come in different strengths. Some can be bought over the counter from a chemist while stronger painkillers are prescribed by a doctor.
Analgesics can be categorised as simple, compound and topical.
Simple Analgesics
Simple analgesics...]]></description>
			<author>Sally Dickinson &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 15:17:28 +0100</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/about-as/managing-my-as/medication-for-as/analgesics/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Medication for AS]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[AS medications are given to improve your symptoms
Depending on the severity of your AS your doctor may need to give you a combination of medications to help you with the pain, stiffness and inflammation. If you are having a flare up of your AS you may want to talk to your GP or rheumatologist about...]]></description>
			<author>Sally Dickinson &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 15:16:09 +0100</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/about-as/managing-my-as/medication-for-as/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Managing My AS]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[AS is managed by a combination of medication and appropriate exercise.
Being diagnosed with AS can have a huge psychological impact so do take the time to read the information put together on this issue by Diane Aronson at the RNHRD.
If you have any further questions which are not answered on thes...]]></description>
			<author>Sally Dickinson &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 15:12:36 +0100</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/about-as/managing-my-as/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[AS and the skin]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Psoriasis
Psoriasis a skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales.
Skin cells have a life cycle. Your body produces new cells in your deepest skin level. These skin cells gradually move up through the layers of your skin until they reach the outermost ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 14:59:09 +0100</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/about-as/just-diagnosed/other-conditions-associated-with-as-1/as-and-the-skin/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[AS and the gut]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[It is estimated that around one in twelve people with AS (8%) also have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Researchers have found that both AS and IBD have genes in common. IL23R is a gene that encodes a molecular switch involved in the healthy maintenance of a type of immune cell known as a Th17 ly...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 14:51:32 +0100</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/about-as/just-diagnosed/other-conditions-associated-with-as-1/as-and-the-gut/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[AS and the eyes]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Uveitis (Iritis)
About 30-40% of people with AS will develop uveitis (also known as iritis). 
This is an eye condition caused by inflammation in the front part of the eye between the cornea (the clear window at the front of the eye) and the lens.
Common symptoms of uveitis are:
Pain in the eye
...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 14:42:11 +0100</pubDate>
			<link>http://www.nass.co.uk/about-as/just-diagnosed/other-conditions-associated-with-as-1/as-and-the-eyes/</link>
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			<title><![CDATA[Flare ups and burn out]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[People with AS have times when their symptoms seem to worsen or flare up.
Some general advice on managing flare ups includes:
Medication
Talk to your rheumatologist or your GP about how you can adjust your usual medications if your AS flares up.
Know the maximum dose you can safely increase your...]]></description>
			<author>Sally Dickinson &lt;no-reply@www.nass.co.uk&gt;</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 14:34:01 +0100</pubDate>
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