Rheumatology
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Abatacept infusions for juvenile arthritis and uveitis
This leaflet contains information about the use of abatacept infusions in children and young people with juvenile arthritis.
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Azathioprine
This leaflet contains information about the use of azathioprine in children with rheumatological conditions.
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Ciclosporin
This leaflet contains information about the use of ciclosporin in children, by the paediatric rheumatology team.
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Cyclophosphamide for non-oncology indications
Information for parents/carers/young people on Cyclophosphamide for non-oncology indications
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Hydroxychloroquine
This leaflet contains information about the use of hydroxychloroquine in children.
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Infliximab infusions for juvenile arthritis and uveitis
This leaflet contains information about the use of infliximab infusions in children with juvenile arthritis and uveitis. It is also used for other rheumatological conditions e.g. juvenile dermatomyositis and systemic vasculitis.
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Intravenous methotrexate infusion for non-oncology indications
Information for parents/carers/young people on Intravenous methotrexate infusion for non-oncology indications
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) Parents
Information for parents explaining what is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), its treatment and what it may mean for your child and family.
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) Young People
Information for young people which will tell you a bit about Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. What causes it? How is it treated and What does it mean for you?
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis - A Flare-up
Information for parents explaining what a flare-up is, and how to prepare for and manage flare-ups.
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Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF)
This leaflet contains information about the use of Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) in children in the management
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
This leaflet contains information about non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the treatment of juvenile
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Prednisolone
This leaflet contains information about prednisolone in the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), systemic lupus erythematosus, juvenile dermatomyositis, systemic vasculitis and other autoimmune conditions.
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Steroid Joint Injections under General Anaesthetic Parents
Information for parents explaining why their child needs a joint injection, its effectiveness and possible side-effects and what happens on the day of the procedure.
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Steroid Joint Injections under General Anaesthetic Young People
Information for young people about having steroid joint injections for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. This treatment means that your doctor will insert a small needle into the joint space (the space between the bones in a joint) and inject medicine. This may be done with you under general anaesthetic.
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Steroid Joint Injections using Entonox (Laughing Gas) Parents
Information for parents about the practical details of a steroid joint injection, using Entonox (laughing gas), why steroid injections are recommended and possible side-effects.
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Steroid Joint Injections using Entonox (Laughing Gas) Young People
Information for young people about having steroid joint injections for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. This treatment means that your doctor will insert a small needle into the joint space (the space between the bones in a joint) and inject medicine. This may be done with you awake using laughing gas (Entonox).
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Sulfasalazine
This leaflet contains information about the use of sulfasalazine in the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis
(JIA) in children/young people.
