Paediatric rheumatology: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis--are biologic agents effective for pain?
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/nrrheum.2013.108.
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Abstract
Biologic medications are highly efficacious in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. However, a recent study found that a subgroup of children treated with anti-TNF agents had persistent pain despite good disease control. This finding highlights the importance of monitoring pain symptoms during treatment with modern DMARDs.