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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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