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June 14, 2019June 14, 2019
Dose, Duration of Methotrexate Treatment May Be Linked to Lung Impairments in JIA Patients

Treatment with methotrexate, an immunosuppressive therapy, may be linked to a decline in lung function in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), a study ... Read more
June 13, 2019June 11, 2019
Sun Safety Tips for Kids with Juvenile Arthritis

Summer was my favorite season as a child. At that time of year, my juvenile arthritis (JA) symptoms improved. Besides the warm weather helping ... Read more
June 11, 2019June 11, 2019
Researchers Propose Algorithm to Guide Treatment for JIA Affecting the Jaw Joints

Researchers have developed an algorithm that may help with treatment decisions for people with juvenile arthritis that affects the jaw joints. The study, “An ... Read more
June 7, 2019June 7, 2019
Common JIA Treatments Effective in Children, Canadian Study Shows

Using conventional treatment strategies is an effective approach in most children with juvenile arthritis (JIA) and is still recommended as a first-line strategy, according ... Read more
June 6, 2019June 4, 2019
Becoming an Adult with Juvenile Arthritis

Many resources exist for children with juvenile arthritis (JA) and their families, from support groups to JA camp. At gatherings, we talk about all ... Read more

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Breastfeeding Linked to Lower Disease Activity in Children With JIA, Study Says
June 4, 2019June 4, 2019
Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis who were breastfed for more than six months tend ...
Columns, Life with Juvenile Arthritis

How to Help Your Student with JA Survive Finals
May 30, 2019May 28, 2019
There have been several times in my life that juvenile arthritis (JA) has made ...
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Slow Speed Resistance Exercise for Children Can Lead to Improved Energy, Study Says
May 28, 2019May 28, 2019
Slow speed resistance exercise is safe and well-tolerated by children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, ...
Columns, Life with Juvenile Arthritis

Juvenile Arthritis Parents Can Find Encouragement, Support
May 23, 2019May 22, 2019
“It’s funny how the hours feel endless, but the years fly by.” Many parents ...
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ACR and Arthritis Foundation Release New Treatment Guidelines for Juvenile Arthritis
May 21, 2019May 21, 2019
New guidelines were released by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Arthritis ...
Columns, Life with Juvenile Arthritis

‘Finding Dory’ Helps Make Sense of My Juvenile Arthritis Brain Fog
May 16, 2019May 15, 2019
As a child, I was quick as a whip. While schoolwork didn’t come naturally ...

Orencia Safe, Effective for Children with Polyarticular JIA, Phase 3 Trial in Japan Confirms
May 14, 2019May 14, 2019
Treatment with Orencia (abatacept) is well-tolerated and effective in managing disease activity in children ...
Using a Wheelchair Can Make Theme Parks More Fun for Kids with JA
May 9, 2019May 7, 2019
Since I was a little girl, I’ve loved theme parks. Disney World in Orlando ...
Eticovo, a Biosimilar of Enbrel, Approved by FDA for Polyarticular JIA Patients Ages 2 and Older
May 7, 2019May 7, 2019
What Does Juvenile Arthritis Feel Like?
May 2, 2019April 30, 2019
Video-Based Game Improved Hand Function in Youngsters with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
April 30, 2019April 30, 2019
Children at Various Stages of sJIA Have Distinct Molecular Signatures, Study Says
April 26, 2019April 26, 2019

When Juvenile Arthritis Causes Negative Body Image
April 25, 2019April 23, 2019
As the warm weather approaches, I’ve been pulling out my favorite spring dresses. I ...
Stress Test Not Best Measure of Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Individual JIA Patients, Study Finds
April 23, 2019April 23, 2019
Juvenile Arthritis Made Me Grow Up Faster Than My Peers
April 18, 2019April 17, 2019
Testing for Cytokine May Help Detect Life-threatening Complication in Children with Systemic JIA, Study Says
April 16, 2019April 16, 2019

Case Report Supports Use of Xeljanz in Children with Systemic JIA
April 12, 2019April 12, 2019
Xeljanz (tofacitinib) might be an effective and safe treatment for children with systemic juvenile ...
Tips on Coping Emotionally After a JA Diagnosis
April 11, 2019April 10, 2019
New Enbrel Biosimilar YLB113 Is Now Available in Japan
April 9, 2019April 9, 2019

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Fertility Treatments Do Not Affect Child’s Risk for Developing Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Large Study Finds
April 5, 2019April 5, 2019
Children who were conceived by women using fertility treatments do not show an increased ...
Columns, Life with Juvenile Arthritis

4 Things Preschoolers with Juvenile Arthritis Want You to Know
April 4, 2019April 3, 2019
Kids of all ages can be affected by juvenile arthritis. JA has a tendency ...
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Treatment Failure, Adverse Reactions in JIA Patients Potentially Linked to Antibodies Against Biologic Agents, Study Suggests
April 2, 2019April 2, 2019
Approximately 17% of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) patients treated with biologic agents develop anti-drug ...
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Many JIA Patients Stop Methotrexate Monotherapy Treatment After 2 Years, Study Finds
March 29, 2019March 29, 2019
More than half of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) patients treated with methotrexate monotherapy stop taking it ...
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Study: Young Women with JIA Have Low Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction
March 26, 2019March 26, 2019
Young women with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) have a low prevalence of sexual dysfunction problems, ...
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Kineret Effective As Early First-Line Treatment for Systemic JIA, 5-Year Follow-up Study Shows
March 22, 2019March 22, 2019
Kineret (anakinra) is able to rapidly halt disease activity and sustain long-term remission as ...

September 22, 2017September 22, 2017

Systemic Arthritis and Prolonged Corticosteroid Use Associated with Growth Impairment in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

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A recent study showed that children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) now have similar growth and weight gain as children in the general population. Nonetheless, about 1 in 10 JIA children with systemic arthritis, uncontrolled disease, or prolonged use of ... Read more

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