Wrist involvement occurs in about one-quarter of patients diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), increasing to 40% 5 years after diagnosis. The imaging appearances, both for active inflammation and permanent change, differ from those seen in adult rheumatoid arthritis; therefore, a child-specific approach is crucial for correct...
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2018 (v1)PublicationUploaded on: April 14, 2023
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2015 (v1)Publication
Background: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is characterized by synovial inflammation, with potential risk of developing progressive joint destruction. Personalized state-of-the-art treatment depends on valid markers for disease activity to monitor response; however, no such markers exist. Objective: To evaluate the reliability of scoring...
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2016 (v1)Publication
Background: Potential long-term side effects of treatment for juvenile idiopathic arthritis are concerning. This has necessitated accurate tools, such as MRI, to monitor treatment response and allow for personalized therapy. Objective: To examine the extent to which timing of post-contrast MR images influences the scoring of inflammatory change...
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2018 (v1)Publication
Imaging is increasingly being integrated into clinical practice to improve diagnosis, disease control and outcome in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Over the last decades several international groups have been launched to standardize and validate different imaging techniques. To enhance transparency and facilitate collaboration, we...
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