Methotrexate (MTX) is the widely agreed upon first-choice second-line agent to treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), up to 75% of JIA patients in recent registries have used MTX at some time ...

Children with rheumatic diseases may face increased risks for COVID-19-related hospitalization, particularly those using glucocorticoids, rituximab, or mycophenolate.

In many forms of uveitis, macular edema and epiretinal membrane formation are common and OCT can help detect and monitor these conditions before and after treatment. In posterior uveitis ...

ospedale-gaslini.ge.it Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is not a disease, but an exclusion diagnosis that encompasses all forms of arthritis that begin before the age of 16 years, persist for more ...

Nov. 13, 2024 — The use of biologic and targeted therapies for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) surpassed more typical therapies in recent years, according to ...

The ancient Chinese exercise is hardly as mainstream as aerobics or the treadmill, but with its gentle, fluid movements and proven health benefits, it’s a natural arthritis workout. Benefits of Tai ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory, autoimmune condition that affects not only joints but also organs, including eyes. While it can have painful and debilitating effects if left untreated, ...

1 Università degli Studi di Genova and Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy 2 Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy ...