» Cataract surgery well tolerated by JRA patients
In children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), uveitis is not a contraindication for intraocular lens implantation, researchers from Israel and Australia believe. In a current survey, the scientists found no significant difference in postoperative course or complications compared to children with non-JRA-associated uveitis. However the authors recommend aggressive medical treatment for controlling inflammation.
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» Arthritic pain is special
Arthritic pain has a strong affective component, according to the results of a current survey, published in the April issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism. British scientists found out that arthritic knee pain, but not experimental knee pain, was associated with increased activity in brain areas, that are involved in the processing of fear, emotions and in aversive conditioning.
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