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Subtype frequency, demographic features, treatment and outcome of Juvenile Arthritis in one Centre in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

Khulood KhawajaR KalasN Almasri
Published in: Pediatric rheumatology online journal (2023)
The most common subtype in our cohort of patients is oligoarticular JIA. Longest delay is for ERA subtype. All our patients with oligoarticular JIA received Intra articular steroid injection as first line treatment. 49% of our patients received biologic treatment similar to rate in Northern Europe. Our remission rate is 67% with 11% of patients are in remission off treatment. Access to care remains a priority to treat patients effectively.
Keyphrases
  • end stage renal disease
  • newly diagnosed
  • ejection fraction
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  • palliative care
  • patient reported outcomes
  • combination therapy