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December 6, 2019December 6, 2019
Orencia Effective as Stand-alone Therapy in Children With polyarticular JIA, Phase 3 Trial Shows

Treatment with Orencia (abatacept) was effective and well-tolerated at four months in children and adolescents with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA) who were intolerant ... Read more
December 5, 2019December 3, 2019
Queen Elsa from ‘Frozen 2’ Inspires Me to Move Out of My Comfort Zone

I loved every moment of seeing “Frozen 2” in the theater, from the visually stunning scenes to the songs that prompted a dance party ... Read more
December 3, 2019December 3, 2019
FDA Approves RediTrex, an Injectable Form of Methotrexate, for JIA Treatment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved RediTrex, an injectable form of methotrexate, for the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), active ... Read more
November 26, 2019November 26, 2019
New Treatments Needed for Children with JIA, Swedish Study Suggests

Despite the increasing number of treatments, children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) still experience disease activity most of the time, real-world data from Sweden ... Read more
November 22, 2019November 22, 2019
New Medications Needed for Children with JIA, Study Reports

The common use of off-label treatments and high failure with available biologic therapies shows the need for new medications for children in the United ... Read more

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Juvenile Arthritis Is Inconsistent, Not Me
November 21, 2019November 19, 2019
My juvenile arthritis (JA) keeps me guessing. One day, my knee will bother me ...
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FDA Approves Abrilada, Biosimilar to Humira, for JIA and Other Inflammatory Disorders
November 19, 2019November 19, 2019
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Abrilada (adalimumab-afzb), a biosimilar ...
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ADA2 Protein Is Reliable Marker of Macrophage Activation Syndrome in Systemic JIA, Study Suggests
November 15, 2019November 15, 2019
Measuring the blood levels of the protein adenosine deaminase 2 (ADA2) accurately identifies macrophage ...
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Pain and Fatigue Can Cause Sleep Problems for Kids with JA
November 14, 2019November 12, 2019
I had a rough night recently. Despite feeling exhausted, I couldn’t stay asleep. I ...
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Xeljanz Eases Symptoms and Disease Flares in Children with Polyarticular JIA, Phase 3 Trial Shows
November 12, 2019November 12, 2019
Treatment with Xeljanz (tofacitinib) reduces disease flares, improves physical functioning, and significantly eases symptoms of ...
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Children with JIA at Risk for Depression and Anxiety, Lower Quality of Life, Review Suggests
November 8, 2019November 8, 2019
Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) experience anxiety and depression at higher rates than ...

My Favorite Winter Accessories for Kids with Juvenile Arthritis
November 7, 2019November 5, 2019
It’s only November and I’ve already pulled out my winter jacket. I can’t believe ...
TNF Inhibitors Increase Risk of Psoriasis in JIA Patients, Study Suggests
November 5, 2019
Treatment with TNF inhibitors increases the risk of psoriasis in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) ...
IL1RN Gene Variants Do Not Affect Response to Kineret or Ilaris in Systemic JIA, German Study Suggests
November 1, 2019November 1, 2019
Accommodations for JA Are Not Special Treatment
October 31, 2019October 29, 2019
Children with Polyarticular JIA Experience Worse Disability and Quality of Life, Swedish Study Reports
October 29, 2019October 29, 2019
Early Use of Infliximab Eases Inflammation and Affected Joints in Polyarticular JIA Patients, Study Reports
October 25, 2019October 25, 2019

Uveitis Affects Almost 20% of Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Study Reports
October 22, 2019October 22, 2019
Uveitis — inflammation of the eye — affects almost 20% of children with juvenile ...
Nearly 60% of Americans Struggle to Afford Medications for Rheumatic Diseases, National Survey Finds
October 18, 2019October 18, 2019
Hobbies Help Me Cope with the Mental Challenges of Juvenile Arthritis
October 17, 2019October 15, 2019
Children With JIA Care Less About Dental Cosmetics Than Those Without, Study Finds
October 15, 2019October 15, 2019

Medical Staff Reassurance Helps Biosimilar Switch in JA Children, Study Suggests
October 11, 2019October 11, 2019
Faced with switching to a biosimilar medication, children and adolescents with juvenile arthritis (JA) ...
Signs a Juvenile Arthritis Flare May Be Coming
October 10, 2019October 8, 2019
Children with Systemic JIA Should Be Monitored Closely for Signs of Lung Disease, Study Urges
October 8, 2019October 29, 2019

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Differences Seen in Gut Bacteria of Children with Systemic-Onset JIA, Study Says
October 4, 2019October 4, 2019
Children with systemic-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis have significant differences in the composition of gut ...
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Just Add Water: 5 Ways to Help Kids with JA
October 3, 2019October 1, 2019
Sometimes, the simplest things in life are best. We’ve all witnessed kids playing with ...
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Parents’ Fear Of Their Children Experiencing Pain Reduces Adherence to JIA Treatments, Study Suggests
October 1, 2019October 1, 2019
Parents’ fear of their children experiencing pain can reduce treatment adherence in children with ...
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IL-6 a Potential Prognostic Biomarker in Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Study Finds
September 27, 2019September 27, 2019
Levels of the inflammatory signaling molecule interleukin 6 (IL-6) in the blood may be ...
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Growing Up with Juvenile Arthritis Made Me an Old Soul
September 26, 2019September 24, 2019
I’ve always been called an old soul. Some people say it jokingly when they ...
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No Wrist Damage with Early JIA Treatment Targeting Inactive Disease, Trial Finds
September 24, 2019September 24, 2019
Children with recent-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) did not show signs of wrist damage ...

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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