Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
This is the second episode of a Rheumatology e-Learning Module inspired by the EULAR Campaign ‘Don’t Delay, Connect Today’ and made possible by Association of Arthritis and Rheumatism – Malta (ARAM)
In this eLearning video, Dr Cecilia Mercieca discusses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). JIA is a rare but important condition affecting about 1 in 1000 children. It is an umbrella term for a number of different conditions.
Learning Objectives
• To explain differential diagnosis and improve recognition of distinctive clinical features of JIA
• To increase awareness on the different clinical patterns of the condition
• To emphasize the importance of performing appropriate investigations
• To increase familiarisation with management and with the special considerations which need to be considered when managing young people with JIA
| Partner Organisation | European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) and Association of Arthritis and Rheumatism – Malta |
Accreditation
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Medical Association of Malta as representative of UEMO
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0.5 Credits |
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Malta College of Family Doctors |
applied for |
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About the Video
In this video, Dr Mercieca explains the different clinical presentations as well as the differential diagnoses of JIA. Dr. Mercieca also discusses the importance of taking a full history, performing comprehensive examination and the role of both laboratory and radiological investigations. The various treatment and management options are explained followed by a discussion on management of the transition between adolescence and adulthood.
This video is aimed at the non-Rheumatologist and aims to show that early referral does make a difference in the quality of life of the patient and improves outcomes.
Quiz
Contributor
Dr Cecilia Mercieca
Consultant Rheumatologist
Mater Dei Hospital
Release Date: 1st November 2018
Accreditation Valid Until: 1st November 2019