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Article Cost of school uniforms Starting a new school can be expensive, not to mention having to deal with the cost of lost or damaged clothing and branded school bags. A range of deals can be found at a number of supermarkets and most parents make a supermarket their preferred choice to buy school uniform items. Buying your uniform second-hand […]
Article The night before the exam Did you know that studies have shown you recall information better if you read or listen to it just before you go to sleep? Or that learning is more effective when spread out than it is if you try cramming it into one study session? By the time you approach the night before an exam, […]
Article 6 tips for choosing the right backpack Even after finding a well-fitting backpack, your child may still silently suffer from shoulder and back pain. No matter how well a backpack is packed, there will still be a decent amount of pressure on the spine and shoulders. Even a light load can cause intense pain when your child is in a flare. Beyond […]
Article Drinking Water We have thought of some ways in which you can make water more interesting and hopefully reduce the number of unhealthy drinks your child consumes. Use fresh lemon, lime or other citrus fruit slices in your water Try cucumber slices for a refreshing taste Add pineapple chunks to water (for at least two hours before […]
Article Examination of the joint fluid When infection is suspected If there is any chance (from the history or examination) that your child has an acute bacterial infection in a joint they will need to be admitted to hospital and have a sample of fluid taken from the joint which is then sent to the laboratory to test for infection. Usually, an orthopaedic […]
Article Blood Testing A blood sample will often be taken and a number of tests are performed on these which include those listed below. In young children, blood is often taken from the back of the hand and a numbing cream or cold spray is put onto their hand in advance so that they will not feel pain […]
Article Slit lamp examination of the eyes What is it? This is an examination of the eyes using a special light and magnification lens (‘slit lamp’) to look carefully at the front of the eye. An ophthalmologist (eye specialist based in hospital) will perform the test. Who needs it? Any child with suspected arthritis should be referred to have their eyes examined. […]
Article Imaging scans X-Rays (or radiographs) of affected joints It is common for any joints where an abnormality is found during an examination of your child (such as swelling, heat, redness, pain, tenderness, reduction in the normal range of movement) to have an X-Ray. This is to look for any unexpected fractures, damage to the joint surfaces, very […]
Article JIA Diagnosis There are a number of different investigations used in diagnoses, including blood tests and scans, along with a discussion about symptoms.