- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Symptoms, Types, Causes | NIAMS
Overview of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) Like adults, children can develop arthritis, a condition that causes inflammation of the joints The most common type of chronic, or long-lasting, arthritis that affects children is called juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) JIA is a broad term that includes several different diseases Symptoms can vary depending upon the type of JIA and can
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA): Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to . . .
Who Treats Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)? Treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis typically requires a team approach that involves several different health care providers JIA is primarily treated by: Pediatric rheumatologists, who specialize in treating arthritis and other diseases in children that involve the joints, bones, muscles, and immune system Other members of your child’s
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA): Research Resources
The most common type of long-lasting arthritis that affects children is juvenile idiopathic arthritis Symptoms include joint pain, swelling, warmth, stiffness
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) Juvenile arthritis describes arthritis in children Arthritis is caused by inflammation of the joints Find out all you need to know about juvenile arthritis
- Arthritis Rheumatic Diseases - Overview Types | NIAMS
Find information about more than 20 different arthritic diseases (those that affect the joints) and rheumatic diseases (which usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles)
- Michael J. Ombrello, M. D. | About NIAMS | NIAMS
Michael Ombrello, M D , is an adult and pediatric rheumatologist He completed his undergraduate degree (1997) and medical degree (2002) at Saint Louis University Upon completing a Combined Adult and Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship, he was awarded the 2010 Distinguished Fellow Award from the American College of Rheumatology Dr Ombrello was an inaugural NIAMS Henry Metzger Scholar in
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NIAMS funded research has led to breakthroughs and new treatments, helping people live longer, healthier lives, and building the research foundation that drives discovery Learn more about some of the funded research programs currently underway
- Social Media Resources | NIAMS
NIAMS has developed resources to help people in your community take steps to improve their health Our social media toolkit offers information about arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases to share with colleagues, friends, family, and community members Below, you will find a set of ready-to-use graphics and sample messages to download and share in newsletters, via email, and across
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