This article presents five clinical scenarios in which the initial manifestations of pediatric rheumatic diseases constitute life-threatening medical emergencies. It is intended as a problem-oriented guide for pediatricians to assist…
In children, laboratory evaluations can assist in the screening of patients for inflammatory disorders, confirm diagnoses, allow for monitoring of disease activity and response to therapy, and suggest prognoses and…
Arthritis is manifested as a swollen joint having at least 2 of the following conditions: limited range of motion, pain on movement, or warmth overlying the joint. This article discusses…
The immune system consists of 2 branches: innate and adaptive . The former represents the first line of host defense during infection and plays a key role in the early…
Ronald M. Laxer, MDCM, FRCPC, Guest Editor David D. Sherry, MD, Guest Editor The pediatric rheumatic diseases comprise a diverse group of disorders that range from mild and self-limited (eg,…
