Sjögren Syndrome Prevalent Among Pediatric Patients With Recurrent Parotitis
Researchers aimed to characterize prevalence of Sjögren syndrome among children with recurrent parotitis.
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Discordance Between Patient or Family and Physician Assessments Common in Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Researchers measured discordance between patient or family and physician global activity scores in juvenile dermatomyositis, and determined factors associated with discordance.
Validated Prediction Models May Identify Severe Disease Course in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Researchers validated the performance of a Canadian prediction model in predicting severe disease course and the nonachievement of remission in a Nordic cohort with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Methotrexate Injection Approved for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Psoriasis Treatment
The FDA has approved RediTrex (methotrexate injection; Cumberland) for the management of patients with severe, active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, who are intolerant of or had an inadequate response to first-line therapy.
Subcutaneous, Intravenous Abatacept as Potential Therapy for Polyarticular-Course JIA
Researchers evaluated the efficacy and safety of abatacept in pediatric patients with polyarticular-course juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Rituximab Gains Expanded Approval in Pediatrics
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) are rare diseases that are generally specific to the lungs, kidneys and upper airways.
Reliability of Pharmacologic Stress Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance in a Pediatric Population, With Kawasaki Disease
Researchers highlighted the use of pharmacologic stress cardiovascular magnetic resonance (PSCMR) in specific pediatric cohorts with congenital and acquired heart disease. They also presented 2 cases of patients with Kawasaki disease, in which PSCMR helped in decision making.
Case Report: Diagnosis of Pediatric Osteomyelitis With Reduced Sensitivity of Inflammatory Markers
Researchers highlighted the clinical factors that reduce the sensitivity of inflammatory markers in the diagnosis of pediatric osteomyelitis.
Reduction in Methotrexate, Prednisone Use May Be Associated With Increased Safety, Tolerability in JIA
Researchers evaluated Canadian claims level data to assess the utilization of methotrexate and prednisone in patients with JIA who initiated etanercept therapy.
2017 Weighted Criteria Validated for Pediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Researchers validated the 2017 weighted, 1997 ACR, and 2012 SLICC criteria and compared their sensitivities and specificities in patients with pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus.
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