Ultrasonographic examination in juvenile idiopathic arthritis is better than clinical examination for identification of intraarticular disease.

Introduction: The diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is formally based on clinical examination, but ultrasound (US) examination is used increasingly. Our purpose was to compare US and clinical examination in the assessment of synovitis in JIA.

Material And Methods: This study was retrospective and included 62 consecutive patients with newly diagnosed JIA admitted to the Department of Paediatrics at Gentofte Hospital, Denmark from 2003 to 2010.

[Beta-thalassemia major in children and adolescents in Denmark].

Introduction: Beta-thalassemia major occurs with increasing frequency among Danish children as a result of immigration. The aim of the study was to estimate the occurrence of beta-thalassemia major in Denmark, analyse the treatment and organ functions, and identify areas for an improved treatment strategy.

Material And Methods: During 1998-99 all Danish pediatric departments were contacted for identification of children aged 0-18 years with beta-thalassemia major.