Pediatric rheumatology: An under-recognized subspecialty in India
Pediatrics in India at the levels of both undergraduate and postgraduate training is often viewed upon as an acute disease specialty with little emphasis on chronic medical musculoskeletal diseases.
Akhila Kavirayani, Suma Balan
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Views of young people with chronic conditions on transition from pediatric to adult health services [PDF]
PURPOSE: This study sought to identify and describe the views of young people with chronic conditions about the transition from pediatric to adult services. METHODS: Q methodology was used to identify young people’s views on transition.
Blum +36 more
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Practice Analysis and Determining the Knowledge and Skills Expected of a Pediatric Rheumatologist
Objective The scope of clinical practice of pediatric rheumatology has been difficult to define. The lack of definition prevents an accurate understanding of the knowledge and skills required of practicing pediatric rheumatologists.
Robert C. Brucia +6 more
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Diagnostic value of MRI of the sacroiliac joints in juvenile spondyloarthritis [PDF]
Early diagnosis of spondyloarthritis (SpA) is becoming more important as new medical treatment options have become available to treat inflammation and delay progression of the disease.
Baraliakos, Xenofon +6 more
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Single Center Experience of Periodic Fever Syndromes
Objective: We aimed to evaluate the patients referred to the pediatric rheumatology outpatient clinic with suspected periodic fever syndromes. Method: Patients diagnosed with periodic fever syndrome in the pediatric rheumatology outpatient clinic between
Şerife Gül Karadağ +3 more
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Chronic pain assessments in children and adolescents : a systematic literature review of the selection, administration, interpretation, and reporting of unidimensional pain intensity scales [PDF]
Background. Advances in pain assessment approaches now indicate which measures should be used to capture chronic pain experiences in children and adolescents.
Cordingley, L +4 more
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Validity of a three-variable juvenile arthritis disease activity score in children with new-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis [PDF]
<p>Objectives To investigate the validity and feasibility of the Juvenile Arthritis Disease Activity Score (JADAS) in the routine clinical setting for all juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) disease categories and explore whether exclusion of the ...
Adib +27 more
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Paediatric rheumatology in Nigeria: history, challenges and the future
Pediatric rheumatology is a relatively new subspecialty in Nigeria. For many years, rheumatic disease had not been well-recognized or studied in Nigeria, so there has been a low suspicion index.
Ayodele Faleye
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Background Little is known about the transfer of care process from pediatric to adult rheumatology for patients with chronic rheumatic disease. The purpose of this study is to examine changes in disease status, treatment and health care utilization among
Hersh Aimee O +4 more
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Life‐Threatening Bradycardia in Anti‐NMDA‐Receptor Encephalitis and a Novel Use for Permanent Pacing
ABSTRACT Background Pediatric anti‐NMDA receptor encephalitis (pNMDARE) is an autoantibody‐mediated disorder that can cause severe autonomic dysfunction, including symptomatic bradycardia and asystole. Dysautonomia can last for years, making it very challenging to manage.
Sarah Tucker +9 more
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