BERESFORD M. W.

Background: Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a rare but severe autoimmune inflammatory myositis of childhood. International collaboration is essential in order to undertake clinical trials, understand the disease and improve long-term outcome. The aim of this study was to propose from existing collaborative initiatives a preliminary minimal...

Background: Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a rare autoimmune inflammatory disorder associated with significant morbidity and mortality. International collaboration is necessary to better understand the pathogenesis of the disease, response to treatment and long-term outcome. To aid international collaboration, it is essential to have a core...

In the first version of the paper, two of the three subheadings in Table 2 were spelt incorrectly. Takayasu Arthritis has vbeen changed to Takayasu arteritis. This error only appeared in two subheadings. The stated recommendations and main article text have not been affected or changed. The Publisher and authors apologise for this error.