Prospective 5-Year Study of Chronic Uveitis in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in the Iraqi Population | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Health Care | ||||
| Volume 15, Issue 4, December 2024, Page 713-717 PDF (251.51 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.390881 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Talib Chichan1; Hasan Chichan2 | ||||
| 1Anesthesia Techniques Department, College of Health and Medical Techniques, Al-Mustaqbal University, 51001, Babylon, Iraq | ||||
| 2College of Medicine, Al-Mustaqbal University, 51001, Babylon, Iraq | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Introduction: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and its complication, chronic uveitis, present significant challenges in pediatric healthcare, particularly in developing healthcare systems like Iraq. Aim: This prospective 5-year cohort study aims to evaluate the long-term outcomes of 450 Iraqi children diagnosed with JIA-associated chronic uveitis. Methods: The study's primary objective is to assess time to uveitis remission using Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, comparing outcomes across different treatment modalities. Results:: Secondary objectives include evaluating the incidence of ocular complications, changes in visual acuity, and the impact of healthcare access issues in Iraq. Conclusion: The study provides insights into the effectiveness of biologics versus DMARDs and corticosteroids in controlling uveitis and preventing complications in the Iraqi population. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis; DMARDs Corticosteroids | ||||
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