Juvenile Arthritis
Biomarkers could predict long-term outcomes in childhood arthritis
Biomarkers in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis could be used to predict the status of their disease at 12 months, says data presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress. The team involved explained that the long-term disease status at 12 months was accurately predicted only after treatment had been initiated, in newly diagnosed patients. Continue reading
Exercise produces molecular changes that suppress inflammation in rheumatic disease
Taking exercise can decrease inflammation in localised regions and around the entire body, says research presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress. The study adds to the growing body of evidence that highlights that exercise can help achieve clinical efficacy in rheumatic disease.
The current work looked at the detailed physiological changes created by exercise and their impact on inflammation. Studies on mice found that exercise generates a true biological response and leads to molecular changes that stimulate anti-inflammatory effects. Continue reading
Treatments for childhood arthritis have strong levels of success today
Modern treatments for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) deliver positive outcomes, according to a large study from Canada published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
Data was assessed from 1,104 children diagnosed with JIA from 2005 to 2010. Results showed:
- Over 78% of the children were able to attain a state where none of their joints were affected by active disease within two years
- 70% achieved complete disease inactivity
- The probability of remission within five years was 46%–57%
- The likelihood of discontinuing treatment at least once within five years was 67%
New survey says 70% of people with arthritis live in constant pain
The enduring pain experienced by many people with arthritis is highlighted in a recent survey from Arthritis Care, released today to herald the start of Arthritis Care Week (Monday 19th – Sunday 25th May).
A total of 2,008 people with arthritis answered questions that aimed to assess their experience and real-life implications of pain. Results indicated that: Continue reading
Being active at any age helps heart health says new study – and how to exercise with arthritis
Being physically active in old age can help reduce the risk of a heart attack, according to new research published in Circulation.
Scientists studied the function of hearts in people over the age of 65 years. They found that those who remained active, or who boosted the amount of exercise they did, had a lower risk of heart problems. Continue reading
