According to a story from Hospital Healthcare Europe, The European Medicines Agency approved Kineret last year, an anti-inflammatory drug developed by Sobi. In the UK, Kineret is an approved treatment…
According to Medical Xpress, a new study is underway that may change the future for those who have a condition called rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Hazelwood from Cumming's School of Medicine…
When you think of arthritis, naturally the first thing that comes to mind is an older person - and with good reason, since artists is more common in people over…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved a subcutaneous version of a drug called Actemra (tocilizumab) for treating patients with active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (PJIA) who…
Sunday, May 20th is World Autoimmune Arthritis Day! The global awareness day is aimed at raising money, consciousness, and solidarity for the millions of people who suffer from one of many arthritic…
Patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) who used a program to receive health education and help in taking the lead in their own disease management is winning praises for its…
A study carried out by researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital has discovered that the extremely common Epstein-Barr virus is a risk factor for seven diseases, including lupus and multiple sclerosis.…
A drug called Kineret has been approved by the European Commission in 28 European countries for the treatment of both adult-onset and juvenile-onset Still’s disease, reports Check Orphan. Still’s disease…
According to a story from medpagetoday.com, researchers are beginning to realize that symptoms of pediatric spondyloarthritis present themselves in a distinct way when compared to the symptoms that are experienced…
According to an article from Righting Injustice, a recent study suggests that TNF inhibitors may increase the risk of rare cancers in pediatric patients. The study recommends that children that…
According to a story from the Vancouver Sun, 11-year-old Jaylene Prime from British Columbia was able to obtain access to a critical treatment for her juvenile idiopathic arthritis. The drug,…
According to a story from Specialty Pharmacy Times, medical professions are starting to recognize the need for a new standardized treatment plan for pediatric rheumatic diseases. Pediatric diseases are illnesses…
The Alsabaa family not only has to deal with their 6-year-old son ,Tony, fighting children's idiopathic arthritis, but they are also not allowed to be in the States with him…
Originally reported by the Vancouver Sun, children from Langley B.C. are standing up to request access to a potentially life-changing drug as they face the day to day pain onset…
According to a story from CBC News, Jillian Lanthier's son Landen Alexa was diagnosed with a severe and rare form of juvenile idiopathic arthritis at six years old. Although he…
Living with a chronic illness is hard enough. When you have juvenile idiopathic arthritis, you learn to manage pain and health issues at an age when most of your peers…
I thank my mother for exposing my sister and I to the chicken pox at the same time as kids because I don't even remember having it. And while shows…
Please. Take just five minutes out of your day to read about this SUPERBLY inspirational mom from Australia whose son has juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Yes, I’m begging but it’s…
July is the month of a lot of great things: The Fourth of July, long summer nights, fresh fruit, fireflies, and summer vacation. But there's something else great about this…
Happy Friday! How's the the sweltering heat treating you all (if you're on the east coast of the US, that is)? Hoping you are keeping cool! In the meantime, check out…
We've all seen them - gymnasts jumping high, twirling low, and bending their bodies in ways most of us never thought possible! And if you think about it, gymnastics in…
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common form of arthritis in children. It occurs when the body's autoimmune system attacks healthy tissue and causes inflammation of the joints. What triggers…
Growing pains usually occur in younger children and are equally common in girls and boys. They are characterized by aches and pains and often occur in the lower limbs, usually…
He wrestles, plays football and enjoys the day-to-day activities many 14-year-old boys would. Unlike many 14-year-olds, Drake was diagnosed with SoJIA, or systemic-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis. “I have yet to…
Hold the phone! Hold. Wait. Uhhhh am I reading this right? There is a mom, who seems to have good intentions, a mom who clearly loves her young daughter who…
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