Relationship between ocular manifestations, laboratory findings, echocardiographic findings, and intravenous immunoglobulin resistance in Kawasaki disease
This study investigates the incidence of ocular involvement in Kawasaki disease (KD) and evaluates the relationship between ocular manifestations, laboratory findings, echocardiographic findings, and intraveno... (Source: Pediatric Rheumatology)
Source: Pediatric Rheumatology - May 1, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Mohsen Jari and Hajar Esmaeili Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy induced inflammatory arthritis secondary to Nivolumab and Ipilimumab: a pediatric first
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have expanded the arsenal of cancer therapeutics over the last decade but are associated with a spectrum of immune-related adverse events (irAEs), including inflammatory art... (Source: Pediatric Rheumatology)
Source: Pediatric Rheumatology - April 29, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: John A. Storwick, Herman Tam, Daniel G. Rosenbaum and Kristin Houghton Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Long noncoding RNAs (CTC-471J1.2, NeST) as epigenetic risk factors of active juvenile lupus nephritis: a case-control study
Measurement of the circulating levels of long-non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in lupus nephritis (LN) patients could dramatically explore more insights about the disease pathogenesis. Hence, we aimed to quantify the... (Source: Pediatric Rheumatology)
Source: Pediatric Rheumatology - April 27, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Mohamed M. Zedan, Ali Sobh, Alshimaa Magdy, Mai S. Korkor, Zeinab R. Attia, Nada Khaled, Yousra Sadeq, Ahmed Hazem El-Nagdy, Ahmed E. Taha, Mohamed Ahmed Noureldin, Mohamed Taman, Doaa Mosad Mosa and Marwa H. Elnagdy Tags: Research article Source Type: research
The clinical relevance of different antiphospholipid antibody profiles in pediatric rheumatology patients
The clinical relevance of different antiphospholipid antibody (aPL) profiles, including low level anticardiolipin (aCL) and anti- β2-glycoprotein-I (aβ2GPI) antibodies, is ill-defined in the pediatric population. ... (Source: Pediatric Rheumatology)
Source: Pediatric Rheumatology - April 26, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jheel Pandya, Karen Onel and Doruk Erkan Tags: Short Report Source Type: research
Blood brain barrier permeability and astrocyte-derived extracellular vesicles in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a cross-sectional study
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most prevalent rheumatic disease in children, and the inflammatory process is widely studied, primarily characterized by its impact on joint health. Emerging evidence... (Source: Pediatric Rheumatology)
Source: Pediatric Rheumatology - April 26, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Lillemor Berntson, Andreas Elfving, Alice Gabrielsson Samuelsson, Anders Öman and Fariborz Mobarrez Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Bone health and physical activity in adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a cross-sectional case-control study
Adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) tend to engage in less physical activity than their typically developing peers. Physical activity is essential for bone development and reduced physical act... (Source: Pediatric Rheumatology)
Source: Pediatric Rheumatology - April 19, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Egi Vasil, Colleen M. Nesbitt, Clodagh Toomey, Gregor Kuntze, Shane Esau, Carolyn A. Emery and Leigh Gabel Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Risk perception, well-being, depression and anxiety in children and adolescents with rheumatic diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic - results from the prospective multicenter KICK-COVID study in Germany
To investigate the psychosocial burden in children and adolescents with juvenile rheumatic diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Pediatric Rheumatology)
Source: Pediatric Rheumatology - April 18, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Claudia Sengler, Jens Klotsche, Malthe Jessen Pedersen, Martina Niewerth, Julia G öldel, Daniel Windschall, Johannes-Peter Haas, Frank Dressler, Ralf Trauzeddel, Anton Hospach, Frank Weller-Heinemann, Stefanie Lanzinger, Clemens Kamrath, Reinhard W. Holl Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Kawasaki disease in Kenya and review of the African literature
Kawasaki disease has been described across the globe, although publications from Africa are limited. To our knowledge, there are no publications on Kawasaki disease from Kenya, which triggered this report. (Source: Pediatric Rheumatology)
Source: Pediatric Rheumatology - April 14, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: A. Migowa, CM. Njeru, E. Were, T. Ngwiri, I. Colmegna, C. Hitchon and R. Scuccimarri Tags: Research article Source Type: research
C-reactive protein to albumin ratio as a prognostic tool for predicting intravenous immunoglobulin resistance in children with kawasaki disease: a systematic review of cohort studies
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is the primary treatment for Kawasaki disease (KD). However, 10 –20% of KD patients show no response to IVIG treatment, making the early prediction of IVIG resistance a key foc... (Source: Pediatric Rheumatology)
Source: Pediatric Rheumatology - April 12, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jue Liu, Xingguang Chen, Minling Yang, Fangfang Shen, Feng Zhu, Jian Jin and Yiqun Teng Tags: Review Source Type: research
Provider assessment of the temporomandibular joint in Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a retrospective analysis from the CARRA database
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement is an often underrecognized complication of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) that can cause decreased mandibular growth, altered facial morphology, and orofacial pa... (Source: Pediatric Rheumatology)
Source: Pediatric Rheumatology - April 8, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Anna Costello, Marinka Twilt and Melissa A. Lerman Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Exploring paediatric rheumatology care: a ten-year retrospective analysis of the patient population in Ghana
Rheumatic diseases can seriously impact children ’s general health, development, and growth. However, due to a lack of resources, paediatric rheumatology is a largely underdeveloped speciality in many African n... (Source: Pediatric Rheumatology)
Source: Pediatric Rheumatology - March 21, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Dzifa Dey, Bright Katso, Afia Baah, Saudatu Isaaka and Emmanuella Amoako Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Level and correlates of physical activity among children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis compared to controls: results from a German nationwide prospective observational cohort study
Physical active lifestyles are essential throughout growth and maturation and may offer potential preventive and therapeutic benefit in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Insufficient physical ... (Source: Pediatric Rheumatology)
Source: Pediatric Rheumatology - March 20, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Florian Milatz, Sandra Hansmann, Jens Klotsche, Martina Niewerth, Tilmann Kallinich, Frank Dressler, Johannes-Peter Haas, Rainer Berendes, Gerd Horneff, Markus Hufnagel, Frank Weller-Heinemann, Daniel Windschall, Ralf Trauzeddel, Moritz Klaas, Hermann Gir Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Efficacy and safety of canakinumab in systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, the first Chinese experience
Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) is a severe form of juvenile arthritis that is characterized by chronic joint inflammation and systemic symptoms such as fever, rash, and organ involvement. Anti-I... (Source: Pediatric Rheumatology)
Source: Pediatric Rheumatology - March 19, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Lingzhi Qiu, Le Ma, Yifan Xie, Jing Jin, Yuting Pan, Shumin Li, Zhidan Fan and Haiguo Yu Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Multicentric carpotarsal osteolysis syndrome with variants of MAFB gene: a case report and literature review
Multicentric carpotarsal osteolysis (MCTO) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the progressive loss of bone in the hands, feet, and other skeletal structures. It presents with symptoms that may resembl... (Source: Pediatric Rheumatology)
Source: Pediatric Rheumatology - March 13, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Xianfei Gao, Xiang Fang, Danping Huang, Song Zhang and Huasong Zeng Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Serum and salivary inflammatory biomarkers in juvenile idiopathic arthritis —an explorative cross-sectional study
Biomarkers may be useful in monitoring disease activity in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). With new treatment options and treatment goals in JIA, there is an urgent need for more sensitive and responsive ... (Source: Pediatric Rheumatology)
Source: Pediatric Rheumatology - March 9, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Lena Cetrelli, Anette Lundestad, Elisabet G. Gil, Johannes Fischer, Josefine Halbig, Paula Frid, Oskar Angenete, Annika Ros én, Karin B. Tylleskär, Keijo Luukko, Ellen Nordal, Anne N. Åstrøm, Marit S. Skeie, Astrid Kamilla Stunes, Athanasia Bletsa, Ab Tags: Research article Source Type: research
