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Modern management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Author(s) -
James Rebecca A,
Wedderburn Lucy R
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
prescriber
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.106
H-Index - 3
eISSN - 1931-2253
pISSN - 0959-6682
DOI - 10.1002/psb.1472
Subject(s) - medicine , juvenile , arthritis , intensive care medicine , physical therapy , biology , genetics
Many children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) experience delays in diagnosis, but evidence suggests that treating early and aggressively leads to better long‐term outcomes. This article discusses the recommended treatment options, including both traditional therapies and the newer biological agents.