Pediatric Rheumatology Archives - Rheumatology Advisor

Altered Pain Perception and Sensitivity Observed in Patients With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

By

Emily Pond

November 20, 2020

Researchers assessed pain perception and sensitivity, and self-reported pain in young adults with long-standing juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Pediatric Rheumatology

Pulmonary Function Tests May Underdiagnose Interstitial Lung Disease in Juvenile Systemic Sclerosis

By

Emily Pond

November 20, 2020

Study authors determined the performance of pulmonary screening vs HRCT in detecting interstitial lung disease in juvenile SSc.

Pediatric Rheumatology

Methotrexate Injection Now Available for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

By

Diana Ernst, RPh

November 20, 2020

RediTrex is approved for rheumatoid arthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and psoriasis.

Pediatric Rheumatology

Treatments Distinct for Black and White Children With Kawasaki Disease

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

November 17, 2020

Clinical outcomes of and treatment for Kawasaki disease were found to be distinct for Black and White children.

ACR Convergence 2020

Cross-Cutting Disease Factors Predictive of Mental Health in Youth With Rheumatologic Disease

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Amit Akirov, MD

November 12, 2020

Study authors identified cross-cutting disease factors affecting the mental health of youth with rheumatologic disease.

ACR Convergence 2020

Healthcare Providers Recognize Potential Benefits of Telemedicine in Pediatric Rheumatology During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Sabrina Mammen

November 8, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare teams have realized the potential of telemedicine in pediatric rheumatology practices.

ACR Convergence 2020

Early Initiation of Biologic Treatment Linked to Better Disease Outcomes in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

By

Emily Pond

November 7, 2020

Researchers analyzed the response to biologic treatment in juvenile idiopathic arthritis based on the timing of initiation of the treatment.

Pediatric Rheumatology

Imaging-Based Uveitis Surveillance Feasible for Patients With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

By

Emily Pond

October 28, 2020

Researchers investigated the feasibility, acceptability, and diagnostic performance of imaging-based surveillance for uveitis.

Pediatric Rheumatology

Elastography Ultrasound Feasible in Assessing Disease Activity in Pediatric-Onset Localized Scleroderma

By

Emily Pond

October 22, 2020

Researchers determined the feasibility of elastography ultrasound in the assessment of pediatric-onset localized scleroderma.

Pediatric Rheumatology

Significant Temporal Association Between Arthritis and Uveitis Activity in Children With JIA-Associated Uveitis

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Amit Akirov, MD

October 22, 2020

Researchers determined the temporal association between arthritis and uveitis activity in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis associated with uveitis.