Adolescence is the phase which exists between childhood and adulthood; therefore, people who are between ages 10-19 are typically considered to be adolescents. How does adolescence change the way people…
Cannabidiol (CBD) has been explored as a potential therapy for a variety of different conditions, ranging from various forms of epilepsy to dystonia to Parkinson's disease. Now, researchers are questioning…
According to a recent article, children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis experienced higher rates of joint inflammation during the COVID-19 lockdown. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) proves that…
In a study published in the research journal Scientific Reports, CD71+ erythroid cells (CECs) have an immunoregulatory function. They often appear in people with cardiopulmonary or hemolytic disorders, as well as in…
July is recognized as Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Awareness Month. Though arthritis is often considered an illness that is associated with old age, it is estimated that around 300,000 children in…
As reported in Physicians Weekly; a new study wanted to further characterize Enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA), a subtype of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) that is often is accompanied by anterior uveitis,…
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
From June 2-5, 2021, the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) held its EULAR 2021 Virtual Congress. During the event, participants discussed basic, translational, and clinical science within the…
According to GlobeNewswire, Health Canada has approved of a biosimilar, Hyrimoz, to treat ankylosing spondylitis and eight other rare conditions. Sandoz Canada is excited about this approval, as it expands…
A review of COVID-19 data from the UK shows that patients with rare autoimmune rheumatic disease (RAIRD) face a higher mortality risk, according to an article in Healio. The study,…
Innovent Biologics has recently received approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for their juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) treatment, SULINNO. It has been approved to treat JIA, rheumatoid arthritis,…
According to new research, children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) are more likely to experience uveitis flares as their arthritis progresses. Medscape notes that researchers wanted to understand how and…
According to Healio, medical professionals from Boston Children's Hospital have conducted research that provides a better look at systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) and adult-onset Still's disease. They looked specifically…
Recently, the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson ("Janssen") announced the FDA approval of Simponi Aria (golimumab). The therapy is designed to treat pediatric patients (ages 2 or older)…
According to a story from gopresstimes.com, Lily Laurent, a 13 year old student at De Pere middle school in Wisconsin, has lived with juvenile idiopathic arthritis for nine years. While…
According to Ankylosing Spondylitis News, a new treatment, Hulio, has been approved by the FDA. It is a treatment for ankylosing spondylitis and other inflammatory disorders. Although it has been…
Happy Friday! The summer heat is setting in, so why not stay in where it's cool and read the latest rare disease news. First, we want to bring attention to…
July is recognized as Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Awareness Month. Though arthritis is often considered an illness that is associated with old age, it is estimated that around 300,000 children in…
According to a story from PR Newswire, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved a treatment for rare adult-onset Still's disease for the first time ever. The…
According to Juvenile Arthritis News, treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis early helps reduce symptoms, nearly "inactivating" the condition. The Canadian Alliance of Pediatric Rheumatology Investigators (CAPRI) JIA Registry found that early…
According to a recent article in BioMed Central, an international task force formed in 2018 created guidelines for the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Treatment targets were identified…
According to a study published in BMC Pediatrics, the rare disease known as Felty's syndrome is primarily known to affects adults between the ages of 50 and 70, but on very rare…
Dr. Halima Moncreiffe is an assistant professor at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, and she focuses on autoimmune diseases. She recently participated in an interview with Front Line Genomics, in…
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Janssen R&D, a division of Johnson & Johnson (J&J), has partnered with the UK Biobank and others according to a recent news release by 3BL Media. It is noteworthy…
Many diseases are caused by mutations in the DNA. In order to understand these diseases, it is necessary to understand the human genome. Janssen Research & Development has been working…
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