Read this story by Anna Legassie to learn about one woman’s experience of life with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA)… Read More
Juvenile Arthritis
Juvenile arthritis is a condition in which there is inflammation of the synovium, tissue that lines the inside of joints, in children aged 16 and younger. It is broken into five categories: systemic arthritis, oligoarthritis, polyarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and enthesitis-related arthritis. Learn more about juvenile arthritis here.
Nicole Doyle Advocates for Juvenile Arthritis Awareness
Nicole Doyle, Miss Teen Minnesota International 2015, was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, often known as JIA, at age 3.… Read More
When Kids Get Arthritis
A year ago, Chloe was a typical 12-year-old. In sixth grade, she was a member of the track team, running… Read More
Antibiotics and Juvenile Arthritis
It’s estimated that every year in the U.S., between 4,300 and 9,700 children under the age of 16 are diagnosed… Read More
Juvenile Arthritis: Moving from Pediatric to Adult Care
Roughly one out of every 1,000 children in the United States is diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Formerly called… Read More
Juvenile Arthritis: Types, Symptoms, and Treatments
Many people think of arthritis as a condition that affects people in their middle or older years. But young people… Read More