Pediatrics
From the Journals
Genetic studies link JIA subtypes to adult diseases, show uniqueness of systemic disease
Two new studies of the genetic relationships between the seven designated categories of juvenile idiopathic arthritis provide compelling support...
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Prenatal exposure to TNF inhibitors does not increase infections in newborns
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Prenatal exposure to hydroxychloroquine cuts risk of neonatal cutaneous lupus
WASHINGTON - Prenatal hydroxychloroquine reduces the risk of cutaneous neonatal lupus by 60% among the infants of women with a systemic autoimmune...
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VIDEO: TNF inhibitors don’t boost cancer risk in JIA
WASHINGTON – Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors don't appear to confer any additional cancer risk upon children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis...
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VIDEO: Biologics: Proposed guideline addresses perioperative management
Biologic agents should be stopped prior to elective total knee or hip arthroplasty in patients with rheumatic diseases, according to a draft...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA: Etanercept first biologic approved for pediatric psoriasis
Etanercept has been approved for treating children and adolescents, aged 4-17 years, with chronic moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
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FDA’s Woodcock: Give biosimilars a chance
BOSTON – Biosimilar drugs are not identical twins of original biologic agents, but there are very strong family ties, and the newcomer is expected...
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ACR 2016 continues big buffet of basic and clinical science sessions
This year’s annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology will feature cutting-edge research and results of studies that directly affect...
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ACR annual meeting pediatric track highlights gene sequencing, brain disease
Pediatric sessions at this year’s annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology in Washington are set to include new findings and advice...
Feature
CMS offering educational webinars on MACRA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is offering a pair of webinars aimed at helping physicians navigate the new regulation that...
From the Journals
Most children with JIA get different diagnosis as adults
Two-thirds of children diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis are classified later as having a different form of arthritis as adults, with...