Both biologics and biosimilars are created in living cells. Biosimilars are drugs that are highly similar to an originator biologic that has already been approved by for use by regulatory bodies. This means that there cannot be any meaningful differences between the biosimilar and the reference drug with respect to effectiveness and safety. In [...]
The information we have to date on use of biologic treatments in adolescents do not indicate that there should be any concern that these treatments affect puberty or development in any way. As your teen goes into his growth spurt, his doctors may change his doses to account for weight increase. [...]
0:00 Welcome from C+F Executive Director, Jennifer Wilson 6:57 Introduction of Julie Beausoleil (patient speaker) and Pediatric Rheumatologist, Dr. Lori Tucker 7:43 Julie Beausoleil: A Journey Through Medication 8:40 My Story: Diagnosis + Background 10:34 My Medication Journey (Methotrexate, Enbrel) 17:57 Biologics Specific Information including side effects + missing medication 19:37 Other Considerations 23:25 [...]
Gelatin and collagen hydrolysates have been used in pharmaceutical and food products for years, and as such are generally regarded as safe. However the only evidence for potential benefit has been described in adult osteoarthritis, not in pediatric rheumatic conditions. There are also no dosing guidelines for gelatin and collagen hydrolysate supplements in pediatrics. [...]
It is unknown at this time what role sugar plays in autoimmune or rheumatic conditions. What has been described is an increased risk of developing autoimmune or rheumatic conditions among adults whose diet is rich in simple sugars (not sugar or carbohydrate from grains, fruits, vegetables, pulses). As part of eating well, simple sugars [...]
Cassie + Friends will post the slides from the nutrition talk, as well are working to create some nutrition focused resources like snack ideas, which will be posted soon. Some ideas to try in the meantime include: nut or seed butter protein bars/balls, egg muffins, lettuce wraps with vegetables, avocado and source of protein [...]
Fasting and/or intermittent fasting is not advised for either treatment of rheumatic conditions or for weight loss in children and adolescents as this dietary approach may compromise growth and development.
There are no dosing guidelines for curcumin in children as adjunctive support in rheumatic conditions. Studies using curcumin in adults are also limiting. Let your Rheumatologist know if you are adding curcumin as supplement/medicine (vs added to foods as a spice or as part of cooking methods where there is no upper limit described). [...]
There is little evidence that food sensitivities/intolerance are associated with disease activity. So food sensitivities/intolerance may not necessarily help with inflammation or pain in arthritis. However some patients do report reduced pain, better mobility and better sleep (thought to be secondary to reduced pain) when avoiding foods that have been identified as sensitivity/intolerance. If [...]
IBD is much like other rheumatic conditions, like JIA or SLE. While there is a lot of interest and research in the area of diet and causes of IBD or dietary causes of flares, there is limited evidence at this time that a diet can treat Crohn's or UC. There is however very good [...]
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