Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis 'genetically distinct from other forms'

This study is very important, as it brings us closer to understanding one of the more severe subsets of JIA. It is imperative that we now start to consider systemic JIA as a unique disease with its own specific disease mechanism. "As a charity, we are committed to funding exceptional science, including funding our specialised Arthritis Research UK Centre for Adolescent Rheumatology. We are hopeful that these results will lead to unique novel therapies."
Source: Arthritis Research UK - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news