Posts by: Marisa Wexler

Marisa Wexler

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

Most Children With JIA Participate in School, but Disease Severity Can Affect Attendance, Study Says

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Most children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis participate fully in school and physical education, a new study shows, but for some with more severe disease, such participation can be limited, ... Read more

July 19, 2019July 19, 2019

Study Examines TNFi-induced Psoriasis In People with JIA

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A new study reveals the prevalence of psoriasis induced by tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitors (TNFi) in people with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The study also suggests that stopping ... Read more

July 12, 2019July 12, 2019

Study Reveals Difficulties Faced By Children with Methotrexate Intolerance

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Although methotrexate is one of the most commonly prescribed therapies for the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), it comes with a host of unpleasant side effects. A new ... Read more

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019

Study Investigates Role of Body Weight in Predicting Treatment Response in JIA

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A new study reports that overweight and obese people with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) are more likely to have inflamed lower limb joints. The study also suggests that higher body ... Read more

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019

JIA Study Links Depression, Anxiety to Pain and Disability, Not Inflammation

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A new study suggests that, in adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), anxiety and depression are associated with measures of pain and disability, but not with markers of inflammation. ... Read more

June 18, 2019June 18, 2019

Researchers Call for More Studies on Possible Link Between JA, Celiac Disease

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Contrary to previous reports, a new study of a group of patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis found none with celiac disease. The investigators called for further research to better ... Read more

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019

Researchers Propose Algorithm to Guide Treatment for JIA Affecting the Jaw Joints

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Researchers have developed an algorithm that may help with treatment decisions for people with juvenile arthritis that affects the jaw joints. The study, “An Algorithm for Management of Dentofacial ... Read more

April 12, 2019April 12, 2019

Case Report Supports Use of Xeljanz in Children with Systemic JIA

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Xeljanz (tofacitinib) might be an effective and safe treatment for children with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), a new case report suggests. The study, “Tofacitinib Treatment of Refractory Systemic Juvenile ... Read more

March 19, 2019

Machine Learning Used to Identify Changes in Immune System in JIA Patients, Study Reports

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Researchers have used machine learning to identify changes to the immune system associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Understanding these changes may lead to better diagnosis and treatment options ... Read more

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