We describe pGALS (paediatric Gait, Arms, Legs and Spine)–a simple quick
musculoskeletal assessment to distinguish abnormal from normal joints in children and …

Osteomyelitis in children is a serious disease in children requiring early diagnosis and
treatment to minimize the risk of sequelae. Therefore, it is of primary importance to recognize …

Objective To document pathways of care, management, and interval from onset of symptoms
to first pediatric rheumatology multidisciplinary team (PRhMDT) assessment for children with …

Objectives. To study the association between disease severity at first presentation to
paediatric rheumatology (PRh) and length of time since symptom onset in children recruited …

OBJECTIVE: To assess self-rated confidence in pediatric musculoskeletal (pMSK) clinical
assessment in trainees and experienced doctors in primary care and selected secondary …

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

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common rheumatic disease of childhood and is
characterized by an often insidious onset and a chronic relapsing–remitting course, once …

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a heterogeneous group of diseases1, 2 and is one of the
most common chronic rheumatic diseases in children. Improving the outcome for children …

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 …

Survival dominates current pediatric global health priorities. Diseases of poverty largely
contribute to overall mortality in children under 5 years of age. Infectious diseases and …