Musculoskeletal Disorders
News from the FDA/CDC
Golimumab approval extended to polyarticular-course JIA and juvenile PsA
The expanded approval to include pediatric indications came as part of a review of a clinical trial mandated by the Pediatric Research Equity Act...
From the Journals
Orthopedic problems in children can be the first indication of acute lymphoblastic leukemia
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA adds polyarticular-course JIA to approved indications for tofacitinib
The approval is the fourth indication in the United States for tofacitinib after approvals for treatment of adults with rheumatoid arthritis,...
Opinion
Vitamin D pearls
Risk factors for worse COVID-19 outcome are also risk factors for vitamin D deficiency.
From the Journals
Canakinumab (Ilaris) tapering tested in systemic JIA trial
Reducing or extending the frequency of canakinumab over 6 months enabled children to maintain complete clinical remission and some to stop...
News
FDA approves viltolarsen (Viltepso) for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
The approval marks the second drug therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Latest News
NSAID continuation linked to less knee OA pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs continue to reduce knee osteoarthritis pain more than 3 months after starting treatment.
Guidelines
ACR issues guidances for MIS-C and pediatric rheumatic disease during pandemic
The ACR appears to be the first medical organization to review all the most current evidence to issue interim guidance with the expectations that...
From the Journals
Protective levels of vitamin D achievable in SCD with oral supplementation
Vitamin D3 prophylaxis is a safe practice in sickle cell disease, and it is important to start this prophylactic treatment when the child is an...
Conference Coverage
Expert discusses red flags for interstitial lung disease in pediatric rheumatology
MAUI, HAWAII – Catch lung disease early in youths with juvenile dermatomyositis or systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Conference Coverage
Are CRMO and SAPHO syndrome one and the same?
MAUI, HAWAII – Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis is not just for kids.