Updates

September 21, 2018September 21, 2018
FDA Approves Subcutaneous Form of Actemra for Active Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Genentech’s formulation of Actemra (tocilizumab) by subcutaneous injection for the treatment of active systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA) ... Read more
September 20, 2018September 18, 2018
The Emotional Toll of Weight Gain

I have a hard time looking at photographs of myself from when I was 14. I was in pretty rough shape. My cheeks were ... Read more
September 13, 2018September 11, 2018
Preparing for Colder Seasons with Juvenile Arthritis

I’ve always loved the first few days of summer. As a kid, I spent that time in the grass, enjoying the sun’s warmth. The ... Read more
September 10, 2018September 10, 2018
Actemra Shows Sustained Safety, Efficacy in Children with pJIA, Extension Trial Shows

Long-term treatment with Actemra (tocilizumab) shows sustained safety and effectiveness in children with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA), according to the results of a ... Read more
September 7, 2018September 7, 2018
Humira’s Safety in Children With JA, Other Diseases Comparable to That in Adults, Study Suggests

The safety profile of Humira (adalimumab) in children with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA), enthesitis-related arthritis, and Crohn’s disease is similar to that in ... Read more

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Columns, Life with Juvenile Arthritis

4 Reasons to Join a Juvenile Arthritis Study
September 6, 2018September 4, 2018
I once looked forward to visiting my rheumatologist. At the time, I was participating ...
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Terry Bradshaw Supports ACR’s ‘Simple Tasks’ Initiative for Rheumatic Disease Care
August 31, 2018August 31, 2018
In a nationwide public service announcement, former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw urges fellow ...
Columns, Life with Juvenile Arthritis

Tools for a Less Painful School Year with Juvenile Arthritis
August 30, 2018August 28, 2018
As a new school year dawns, many parents scramble to get school supplies. When ...
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Actemra, Kineret Have Similar One-Year Efficacy in sJIA Patients, Study Finds
August 24, 2018August 24, 2018
Treatment of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) with either the approved therapy Actemra (tocilizumab) or Kineret ...
Columns, Life with Juvenile Arthritis

Returning to School with Juvenile Arthritis
August 23, 2018August 21, 2018
The last two weeks of August have always been hard for me. Knowing that ...
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Early Decrease in Inflammatory Molecule IL-6 is Predictor of Clinical Remission, Study Shows
August 20, 2018August 20, 2018
An early reduction in levels of the inflammatory molecule IL-6 is significantly associated with ...

What Teachers Should Know About Juvenile Arthritis
August 16, 2018August 15, 2018
Dear teacher, This year, you’ll have a student who has juvenile arthritis (JA). You ...
Kids with Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis Face Discrimination
August 9, 2018August 7, 2018
When I was in high school, swim class was mandatory for all students. While ...
Naproxen-based Combo May Help Reduce Risk of Gastric Ulcers in JIA Teens, Phase 4 Trial Shows
August 6, 2018August 6, 2018
Making Injections Easier for Children with Juvenile Arthritis
August 2, 2018July 31, 2018
Orofacial Pain Fairly Common – and Disabling – in Children, Study Reports
July 30, 2018July 30, 2018
Preserving Bone Health with Juvenile Arthritis
July 26, 2018July 24, 2018

Low Number of Regulatory B-cells May Help Fuel Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Study Suggests
July 23, 2018July 23, 2018
Low numbers of a group of immune cells — called regulatory B-cells — that ...
Everyday Pain Triggers for Juvenile Arthritis
July 19, 2018July 17, 2018
Kineret Now Available in UK for Systemic-onset JIA and Still’s Disease
July 16, 2018July 16, 2018
Roller Coaster Safety for Juvenile Arthritis
July 12, 2018July 11, 2018

Enrollment Complete for Phase 4 Trial Assessing H.P. Acthar Gel in Rheumatoid Arthritis
July 9, 2018July 9, 2018
The phase 4 study evaluating H.P. Acthar Gel in patients with rheumatoid arthritis exceeded ...
How to Help Your Child Cope with Juvenile Arthritis Fevers
July 5, 2018July 3, 2018
JIA Children with Treatment Can Attain Quality of Life Comparable to Healthy Peers, Study Says
June 29, 2018June 29, 2018

Columns, Life with Juvenile Arthritis

Supporting a Healthy Diet for Juvenile Arthritis
June 28, 2018June 27, 2018
Fad diets for arthritis have recently become popular. People have praised the benefits of ...
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60% of JIA Patients Who Stop Taking Enbrel Experience Relapses, Study Finds
June 25, 2018June 25, 2018
A significant number of patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) who stop taking Enbrel (etanercept) ...
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New Study to Determine if Arthritis Patients May Be Able to Successfully Reduce Medication
June 22, 2018June 22, 2018
A new study by Canadian researchers will explore the possibility of reducing medication for ...
Columns, Life with Juvenile Arthritis

What Kids with Juvenile Arthritis Wish Their Parents Knew
June 21, 2018June 19, 2018
It’s not easy to be young with “an old person’s disease.” Beyond the physical ...
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AbbVie, Eisai Launch Humira Pen Auto-injector in Japan for JA, Other Conditions
June 18, 2018June 18, 2018
AbbVie GK in Japan and Eisai’s subsidiary EA Pharma recently launched an auto-injection delivery system ...
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Adults With JA Have Increased Risk of Developing Metabolic Syndrome, Survey Says
June 15, 2018June 15, 2018
Data from a national survey showed that adults with juvenile arthritis were obese and at ...

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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