Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) encompass a spectrum of degenerative,
inflammatory conditions predominantly affecting the joints. They are a leading cause of …

This chapter describes the musculoskeletal (MSK) context in children and young people as
an important contributor to the global non-communicable disease burden. Through selected …

Objective To evaluate the demographic, disease activity, disability, and health‐related
quality of life (HRQOL) differences between children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) …

Objectives. The medical management of JIA has advanced significantly over the past 10
years. It is not known whether these changes have impacted on outcomes. The aim of this …

Background The use of telemedicine in pediatric rheumatology has been historically low.
The current COVID 19 global pandemic has forced a paradigm shift with many centers …

Abstract Background During the Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, ambulatory pediatric
rheumatology healthcare rapidly transformed to a mainly telehealth model. However …

In pediatric rheumatology, global health inequity relates to the uneven distribution of
healthcare resources, accessibility, and health outcomes among children with rheumatic …

Healthcare providers were rapidly forced to modify the way they practiced medicine during
the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Many providers transitioned from …

Objectives Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a common chronic childhood disease and
chronic pain is a debilitating feature. A strong link has been shown between poor sleep and …

Background: Child musculoskeletal (MSK) diseases are common and, even if often benign,
sometimes can lead to significant impairment in the future health of children. Italian pre …