Methotrexate Persistence, Adverse Drug Reactions in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Data show that more than half of patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis were no longer on methotrexate therapy.
Pediatric Rheumatology
Patterns of Joint Behavior Useful for Juvenile Arthritis Classification
An algorithm that can classify patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) into seven distinct groups based on patterns of swollen or painful joints in the body can help predict disease course.
Long-Term Outcomes Evaluated in Adult Patients With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Long-term follow-up data show that many adult patients with JIA have active disease with low remission rates.
Comparing Sensitivities of Childhood-Onset SLE Classification: SLICC vs ACR Criteria
Researchers sought to compare the sensitivities of ACR and SLICC classification criteria in childhood-onset SLE.
Program in Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic Increases Education on Teratogenic Medications
A series of interventions introduced through a quality improvement project can increase the frequency of both teratogen education and urine pregnancy screening in patients taking teratogenic medications for rheumatic disease.
Gut Microbiota Composition Analyzed in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis demonstrated evidence of dysbiosis and reduced diversity in the gut microbiome.
TNFi Discontinuation During Early Pregnancy Not Linked With Worse RA, JIA Outcomes
Discontinuing TNFi therapy before 20 weeks gestation was feasible in women with RA and JIA who enter pregnancy with well-controlled disease.
Biologic Therapies in JIA: International Registry Data Combined
National and international pharmacovigilance registry data pertaining to the use of biologic agents in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis have been combined.
Infrared Thermal Imaging Shows Inflammation in Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis
Researchers evaluated infrared thermal imaging for its utility to detect active bone lesions in extremities of children with chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis.
Low Muscle Strength, Bone Mineral Density Observed in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Muscle strength and bone health were suboptimal in patients with oligo- and polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis compared with controls.
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