Demography in Swiss paediatric uveitis: a retrospective cohort study.

Introduction: Paediatric uveitis is a rare disease. It can affect any segment and have various etiologies, including infectious, autoimmune, and masquerade diseases. The pupose of this study is to analyse and present the demographic data in paediatric uveitis in a Swiss cohort.

Current practice of transitional care for adolescents and young adults in Swiss paediatric and adult rheumatology centres.

Background: About half of all children with rheumatic diseases need continuous medical care during adolescence and adulthood. A good transition into adult rheumatology is essential. Guidelines for a structured transition process have therefore been recommended by the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) and the Paediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS).