The Arthritis of Antoni Gaudi
“Antoni Gaudí i Cornet, Catalan architect and one of the most important visual artists of the 19th and 20th centuries, suffered from a recurrent and often persistent arthritis since he was 6 years old. His diagnosis is uncertain but juvenile idiopathic arthritis is most likely. He coped successfully with his rheumatic [...]
Poor Liam
Poor Liam was written by Jack McGlone for his brother Liam, who lives with Juvenile Arthritis. It’s a wonderful little book (I particularly enjoyed the drawings!) that will take you just a few minutes to go through, so be sure to take a look!
Don’t forget, July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month.
Thanks to Michelle at ArthriticJoints.com [...]
Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
The month of July is juvenile arthritis awareness month in the United States.
Juvenile arthritis (JA) refers to any form of arthritis or arthritis-related condition that develops in children or teenagers who are less than 18 years of age. Approximately 294,000 children under the age of 18 are affected by pediatric arthritis and rheumatologic conditions.
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Camp Cruz Offers Children with Arthritis an Enjoyable Outdoor Experience
“Only a decade ago, it was not uncommon to see children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis use wheelchairs and be in dire need of surgery or joint replacement.
But thanks to recent advancements in medicine, many of those afflicted with the disease are receiving the treatments they need [...]
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Juvenile Arthritis: The Ultimate Teen Guide
Juvenile Arthritis: The Ultimate Teen Guide (It Happened to Me)
by Kelly Rouba
“A self-help guide for youth, Juvenile Arthritis: The Ultimate Teen Guide will also be useful to family members, friends, and caregivers of those suffering from the disease. Readers get an overview of juvenile arthritis from the point of view of teenagers and their parents, [...]
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