Juvenile Arthritis

Promise for Kids with JIA as Study Shows a 72% Reduction in Flares

07 Jul 2021

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Biologics have been viewed as the new “it” drug to treat autoimmune conditions. These drugs are manufactured in, extracted from, or semi-synthesized from biological sources. Monoclonal antibodies are a form of biologic treatment that are similar to our own immune system antibodies. They can be...

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Kendra Scott Partners with ANRF to Support Juvenile Arthritis Research

07 Jul 2021

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We could not be more excited to announce that the ANRF is partnering with Kendra Scott, LLC this July for Juvenile Arthritis Month. Kendra Scott’s first business, the Hat Box, focused on comfortable yet beautiful headwear for women undergoing chemotherapy with a portion of all proceeds...

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Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month

07 Jul 2021

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July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. That’s right arthritis is not just a condition experienced by the elderly but by kids too. So, this month we answer some common questions on juvenile arthritis.   How common is juvenile arthritis? It is estimated that around 300,000 children...

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JUVENILE ARTHRITIS RESEARCH- Seeking control over unchecked inflammation

27 Apr 2021

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Many think that arthritis is a disease that impacts the elderly but there are around 300,000 American children with juvenile arthritis. In addition to the effect it has on joints, it can cause eye inflammation and growth problems. Other symptoms include fevers and rash. Pui Y...

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Dr. Lauren Henderson – Autoreactivity of Regulatory T cells in oligo JIA

18 Feb 2021

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Dr. Lauren Henderson received a BA from Cornell University with majors in neurobiology and psychology. She was first exposed to the importance of clinical research through Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research and Training Program at the National Institutes of Health. After a year at NIH, she moved...

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The History of JIA

20 Jul 2020

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Arthritis is often seen as an infliction experienced only by the elderly with few realising that there are forms of arthritis affecting young children. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is an umbrella term for several subtypes of JIA which differ based on number of affected joints,...

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The Voice and Face of JIA

16 Sep 2019

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Several weeks ago an order was placed for a large number of blue CureArthritis silicone bracelets (available here https://curearthritis.org/shop/). Shortly thereafter we received a corresponding email giving us insight into the story behind the order. We were deeply moved by the email and thought by...

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Beyond the Board | Kelly Rouba-Boyd Gives an Inside Look into Life with Juvenile Arthritis

28 Mar 2019

Posted at 08:42h in Autoimmune, Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis by ANRF 0 Comments

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Kelly was first diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) at the early age of two. At the time of her diagnosis in 1982, options for treatment were extremely limited. As a result, Kelly’s mobility has become exceedingly restricted, requiring a walker or wheelchair at home...

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Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis | A Diagnosis, Not a Definition

15 Jan 2019

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Chelsie Calvert was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) in 1992 at a mere 14 months old. She has spent a lifetime not allowing the diagnosis of JRA to define her. Rather, she has worked and continues to work hard to rise above it, carving...

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Dr. Nigrovic Puts Research Into Practice | Living An Academic Career

10 Dec 2018

Posted at 07:57h in Autoimmune, Juvenile Arthritis, Juvenile Arthritis Research, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis Research by ANRF 1 Comment

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Peter A. Nigrovic, MD, is Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Associate Physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is a practicing adult and pediatric rheumatologist and director of the Center for Adults with Pediatric Rheumatic Illness (CAPRI) at the Brigham and...

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