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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Are you a concerned parent or loved one of a child who has Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)? Well, you’ve come to the right place! I read such an uplifting online…
The history of the world stands on the importance of community. No sole genius alters the pages of time without some kind of support group, and the Parent Stories from…
I cannot get enough inspiration from Moms and Dads who are heroically trying to find answers when their children are sick—and doctors are scratching their heads! I read about a…
‘Tis the season for caring and sharing, and I know of no other mother and family who need it more—not just compassion and care, but also effective treatments for her…
It saddens me that kids with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) have a tough time growing up. Unlike other kids, they live with chronic pain and stiffness, swelling, fatigue, and a…
The next time you’re having a crappy day, think of the 1000s of kids across the globe who are suffering because they have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). JIA is one…
I used to work with a woman who had a houseful of kids, so she always had an interesting story to tell. One story that stands out to me is…
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