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January 14, 2021January 12, 2021
The Many Faces and Types of Juvenile Arthritis

Sometimes when I sit down to write my columns, I’m at a loss for words. It’s not because I’m out of ideas, but because ... Read more
January 14, 2021January 14, 2021
Disease Activity in Black Children with pJIA Higher Than in Whites, Study Shows

Use of a treat-to-target approach, combined with a tool to support clinical decisions, significantly lowered disease activity in children with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA) ... Read more
January 7, 2021January 5, 2021
Feeling Worthy of Being Loved With Juvenile Arthritis

When I was a preteen and teenager, there were plenty of ways I tried to hide or change who I was. Like lots of ... Read more
January 7, 2021January 7, 2021
Methotrexate, Humira Seen to Alter Immune Cell Counts in JIA Children

Significant changes were found in the immune cell levels of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) following treatment with methotrexate and Humira (adalimumab), a ... Read more
December 17, 2020December 15, 2020
Coping With Juvenile Arthritis Flares During Winter Break

I can’t tell you how much I’m looking forward to having a break. It’s been a long year, and my body and mind are ready for ... Read more

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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

Updates

The Many Faces and Types of Juvenile Arthritis

Disease Activity in Black Children with pJIA Higher Than in Whites, Study Shows

Feeling Worthy of Being Loved With Juvenile Arthritis

Methotrexate, Humira Seen to Alter Immune Cell Counts in JIA Children

Coping With Juvenile Arthritis Flares During Winter Break

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JIA Patients Show Differences That May Affect Future Disease Activity, Study Says

Safeguarding My Health to Keep JA in Check

Genome Analysis Identifies New JIA-linked Genetic Variants, Targets

Dealing With the Lasting Effects of Juvenile Arthritis

Free Online Booklet ‘My JIA’ Serves as Guide for Children, Families, and Schools

New $100M Program Aims to Improve Diversity in Clinical Trials

Homemade Gifts Kids With Juvenile Arthritis Will Love

Methotrexate Prefilled Syringe, RediTrex, Now Available in US for pJIA, Other Disorders

Balancing Life and Health Limitations

ACR Updates JIA Treatment Guidelines to Emphasize Disease-modifying Therapies

Staying Hopeful While Waiting for Arthritis Medicines to Work

Epstein-Barr Increases JIA Disease Activity, Impairs Treatment Response, Study Finds

Helping Kids With Juvenile Arthritis Maintain Good Oral Hygiene

Timing of Arthritis Flares Linked to Eye Inflammation in JIA, Study Finds

Fun Alternatives to Trick-or-Treating for Kids With JA

Corticosteroids Injection Near Jaw May Lessen JIA Joint Inflammation

4 Challenges Teens With Juvenile Arthritis May Face

Gene Variants May Predict Adverse MTX Treatment Outcome in JIA Patients

JA-friendly Alternatives to Halloween Activities

Genetic Score Helps Diagnose JIA, Study Suggests

FDA Approves Janssen’s Simponi Aria for Juvenile Arthritis Indications

Helping Kids With JA Cope With Medical Fears

FDA Approves Xeljanz for Polyarticular JIA

Parenting a Child With Juvenile Arthritis Requires Balance

Lower Doses of Ilaris Can Maintain Clinical Remission in Systemic-onset JIA, Trial Shows

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