The childhood-onset or juvenile idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (JIIMs) are a
heterogenous group of rare and serious autoimmune diseases of children and young …

Juvenile onset idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM) has many similarities and distinct
differences from adult-onset disease. This review will focus on recent developments in …

Although juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is the most common pediatric inflammatory
myopathy, it is a rare disease, which has impeded our recognition of the extent of the …

Background Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a chronic autoimmune disease characteristic
by inflammation of small vessels within the skin, muscle and vital organs. But the clinical …

Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a rare heterogeneous immune-medicated condition with
characteristic skin rashes, muscle weakness, vasculopathy, and other organ involvement …

Abstract Introduction The epidemiology of Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM) in non-
Caucasian population is poorly described. We performed a study of patients followed up in …

There is no clear consensus in the literature regarding the choice of biologic therapies and
efficacy in juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM). In this review, we aimed to examine previous …

Background The epidemiology of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) has been
extensively studied in America, Europe, and Asia, but remains unclear in Africa. Objective …

Abstract Background Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM) is the most common chronic
idiopathic inflammatory myopathy in children. The diagnosis is clinical. Baseline laboratory …

Background Paediatric rheumatic disorders are common in children and result in significant
impairment in quality of life, morbidity and mortality. There is limited information on the …