Abstract Number: 318 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Replication Analysis of Non-HLA Gene Variants with Prior Evidence of Association with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Over the last few years, there have been numerous reports of associations of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) at various genetic loci with juvenile idiopathic…Abstract Number: 2417 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Transitioning to Adulthood: Employment Experiences of Young Adults with Lupus and Juvenile Arthritis
Background/Purpose: A considerable body of evidence highlights the negative impact of rheumatic disease on employment. However, most research examines middle- and older-aged adults. We lack…Abstract Number: 2420 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Frequent Self-Reported Pain and Disease Symptoms in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Persist Despite Advances in Medication Therapies: An Electronic Diary Study
Background/Purpose: Previous research has demonstrated that children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) experience frequent pain that interferes with performing tasks at home and at school.…Abstract Number: 2039 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Uveitis Surveillance Through Lean-Six Sigma for Quality Assurance in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Chronic asymptomatic iridocyclitis occurs in 10-20% of all patients with JIA leading to insidious but progressive morbidity and possible blindness. Patients with JIA-associated uveitis…Abstract Number: 2009 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Does Breastfeeding Influence the Presentation of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis? Results From the Childhood Arthritis Prospective Study
Background/Purpose: There is extensive research into the association between breastfeeding (BF) and the occurrence of autoimmune diseases, although results have been conflicting. Studies have suggested…