Publications by authors named "Sushma Shree B C"
Eur J Pediatr
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) encompasses various types of arthritis in children under 16, with treatments aiming to manage the disease, support growth, and improve quality of life using medications like NSAIDs and DMARDs.
- - A study compared intraarticular corticosteroid injection (IACI) practices among pediatric rheumatologists in Turkey and India, gathering data through a questionnaire, which revealed that all clinicians used IACIs, mainly for oligoarticular JIA, with varying preferences in agents, techniques, and follow-up care.
- - Despite the widespread use of IACIs, there are notable differences in practices and outcomes; thus, the authors suggest the need for standardized protocols through randomized studies to improve effectiveness and patient
