In a nutshell This study investigated the factors that may predict disease progression in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). They found that prediction models based on clinical factors can predict the likelihood of achieving remission and the level of disability long-term. Some background Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a...
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Does pregnancy affect disease activity in juvenile arthritis?
In a nutshell This study investigated the level of disease activity following pregnancy in patients with juvenile arthritis. They found that disease activity was stable overall during the pregnancy and 12 months after delivery. Some background Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a condition that affects children aged under 18 and can persist into...
Read MoreWhat are the long term effects of juvenile idiopathic arthritis?
In a nutshell This study looked at the long term effect on health-related quality of life in adults who were diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis as children. The authors concluded that health-related quality of life was reduced in adults who had juvenile idiopathic arthritis as children. Some background Juvenile idiopathic arthritis...
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