Transitions in medical care can be high-risk periods due to the loss of continuity in care and worsening of medical conditions. Approximately one-quarter of the estimated 18 million adolescents aged 18–21 years in the U.S. have chronic conditions, including rheumatic diseases. Interventions in rheumatology practice can improve transition processes. Transition-readiness assessment tools and transition-satisfaction scales are available for use in rheumatology transition processes…
The Genetic Factor: Research Examines Genetic Heritability for Pediatric Autoimmune Diseases
Recent research has helped further define genetic heritability for pediatric autoimmune diseases. In an interview, Dr. Hakon Hakanarson discusses how understanding common genetic factors can help develop risk prediction and treatments for such diseases as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus and celiac disease…
Celiac Disease in Pediatric Patients
A retrospective study shows that some patients presenting for pediatric rheumatology evaluation test positive for celiac disease—some without showing any gastrointestinal manifestations. Treatment includes a gluten-free diet…
How Hospitals Rank in Treating Childhood-Onset SLE
A recent study of how medical facilities in three countries meet minimum care standards for patients with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus found a wide variation in quality of care…
Project Increases Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates in Rheumatology Patients
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)—A multicomponent intervention can significantly increase pneumococcal vaccination rates in pediatric rheumatology patients, researchers report. “The interventions outlined in our article can easily be implemented in pediatric rheumatology practices or other subspecialty clinics,” Dr. Julia G. Harris from Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Mo., told Reuters Health by email. “It takes additional…
Proposed Medicaid Rule May Benefit Rheumatologists
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is attempting to update the reimbursement process for Medicaid, which might relieve administrative burdens on specialists and improve access to services.
Screen Type 1 Diabetes & Pediatric Rheumatology Patients for Celiac Disease
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)—Screening for celiac disease (CD) is important in patients newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and in children presenting for rheumatology evaluation, according to a pair of new reports. In a systematic review, online June 15 in Pediatrics, Australian researchers found most cases of CD are diagnosed within five years of…
2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Better Care for Pediatric Rheumatology Patients On Horizon
A robust workforce, flourishing clinical trials, broad patient registries, and consensus treatment protocols contribute to improvements for the subspecialty
American College of Rheumatology Advances Pediatric Rheumatology through Residents Program
The ACR’s Pediatric Rheumatology Residents Program is designed to motivate trainees to pursue the subspecialty
Pediatric BOOST
Many innovative programs aim to meet the increasing need for pediatric rheumatologists
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