According to a story from Juvenile Arthritis News, a recent study has found that the drug leflunomide (marketed as Arava) may be a viable treatment for juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients,…
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a rare condition affecting children. Like all patients, these children are told what treatment they need and then they are expected to comply. However, researchers in…
According to a story from Ankylosing Spondylitis News, the drug Hadlima, which is a biosimilar to the drug Humira (adalimumab), was recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration…
The Study Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a rare disease that causes inflammation in the joints. It is of unknown origin and has no cure. Previous investigations in studies with…
Sun's out, school's closed, summer's in full swing -- let's set aside some time to talk about juvenile idiopathic arthritis in the month of July! What is JIA? Juvenile idiopathic…
A recent article written by Craig Klugman debates the ethical obligations pharmaceutical companies have to conduct clinical trials for drugs which have a likely potential to benefit a patient population…
Orencia Orencia (abatacept) is a treatment for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) that was approved for use in the U.S. for the pediatric patient population in 2008. In Japan, the therapy…
Extremely positive results have just been announced from a 5-year follow-up study of a systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) treatment called Kineret. This treatment has been approved for use in…
Farber Disease Farber Disease is a rare condition otherwise known as Acid Ceramidase Deficiency. It is a lysosomal storage disease caused by a missing ceramidase enzyme. This is due to…
The most common treatment for autoimmune conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis, plaque psoriasis, Crohn's disease, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis is currently a drug called Humira, created by AbbVie.…
SOJIA SOJIA stands for systemic-onset Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIV). It is a very severe form of JIA which causes joint pain, inflammation, recurrent fevers, and a skin rash. Patients often take predinsolone,…
About GOSH The Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is both a pediatric hospital, treating many children with rare conditions, and a charity organization for patients like those they care for.…
According to a story from Juvenile Arthritis News, a recent study shows that a greater percentage of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis are participating in school sports activities in the…
While juvenile idiopathic arthritis remains to be the most common rheumatic disease in children, researchers have long been stumped at its caused. The best prediction was that it originated as…
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Lupus, and Malaria are diseases which currently have limited treatment options. But a new discovery by researchers at the Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) could potentially lead to…
On November 26, 2018, the FDA approved a new autoinjector for individuals with severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA), giant cell arteritis, and polyarticular or systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (aged 2 and older). It's…
According to a story from Trend News World, mother Orvelina Lizeth Melendez is heading north as part of the migrant caravan that has been making headlines as it makes its way…
The Scottish Medicines Consortium, a committee that advises NHS Scotland on what medicines they should provide, has accepted four new drugs for use. These are gemtuzumab ozogamicin for acute myeloid…
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.…
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