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  2. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis - Wikipedia

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    Juvenile, in this context, refers to disease onset before 16 years of age, while idiopathic refers to a condition with no defined cause, and arthritis is inflammation within the joint. [ 4 ] JIA is an autoimmune, noninfective, inflammatory joint disease, the cause of which remains poorly understood.

  3. Childhood arthritis - Wikipedia

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    Specific genetic markers, such as HLA (human leukocyte antigen) genes, have been associated with an increased risk of developing the disease. The HLA-DRB1 gene, for example, is linked to rheumatoid arthritis in adults and similar associations have been observed in juvenile arthritis, suggesting a genetic overlap between these conditions.

  4. Systemic-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis - Wikipedia

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    According to estimates, juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) affects 1 to 4 out of every 1000 children, making it the most prevalent rheumatic illness in children. [ 34 ] [ 35 ] With incidence rates ranging from 0.4 to 0.8 children per 100,000 children, sJIA accounts for 10% to 20% of JIA cases.

  5. Arthritis - Wikipedia

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    [10] [5] [6] The most common forms are osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) and rheumatoid arthritis. [7] Osteoarthritis usually occurs with age and affects the fingers, knees, and hips. [7] [11] Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that often affects the hands and feet. [7] Other types include gout, lupus, fibromyalgia, and ...

  6. Jim Gaffigan on adjusting to the painful new reality: "How ...

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    How are you holding up? Are you over it? I'm over it. I'm fine. At least, at times I think that. It's obviously not what I wanted but that's life. I'm not going to lie. It been an adjustment, but ...

  7. Tiger Woods idling with health 'still not there' - AOL

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    Tiger Woods remains in recovery mode and feels physically unprepared to compete on the golf course after undergoing another back surgery in September. Woods, a bystander in the Hero World ...

  8. Rheumatoid arthritis - Wikipedia

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    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints. [1] It typically results in warm, swollen, and painful joints. [1] Pain and stiffness often worsen following rest. [1] Most commonly, the wrist and hands are involved, with the same joints typically involved on both sides of the body. [1]

  9. The Average Cost of Owning a Car Is Up Almost 50% Over ... - AOL

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    Image source: Getty Images. If you feel like driving is more expensive than ever, you're not alone. Car ownership costs -- including auto insurance -- have increased dramatically in recent years.