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Jia L, Li X, Shen J, Teng Y, Zhang B, Zhang M, Gu Y, Xu H. Ang-1, Ang-2, and Tie2 are diagnostic biomarkers for Henoch-Schönlein purpura and pediatric-onset systemic lupus erythematous. Open Life Sci 2024; 19:20220812. [PMID: 38465338 PMCID: PMC10921503 DOI: 10.1515/biol-2022-0812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) and pediatric-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (pSLE) are closely associated with vasculitis and vascular diseases. This study aimed to investigate the clinical diagnostic values of Ang-1, Ang-2, and Tie2 for HSP and pSLE. We surveyed 82 HSP patients, 34 pSLE patients, and 10 healthy children. The expression levels of Ang-1, Ang-2, and Tie2 in the serum and urine were assessed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The diagnostic values of Ang-1, Ang-2, and Tie2 for HSP and pSLE were evaluated using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. The results revealed that the serum and urine expression levels of Ang-2 and Tie2 were significantly elevated in HSP and pSLE patients, whereas the Ang-1/Ang-2 values were reduced. Additionally, Ang-1 was highly expressed in the serum and urine of HSP patients and in the serum of pSLE patients. Ang-1, Ang-2, and Tie2 showed differential expression in various types of HSP and pSLE compared with their expression in healthy controls. In summary, Ang-1, Ang-2, and Tie2 can serve as biomarkers for HSP and pSLE. Moreover, Ang-1/Ang-2 values are reduced in HSP and pSLE patients. Ang-1, Ang-2, and Tie2 can be used as biomarkers for HSP and pSLE.
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- Lishan Jia
- Department of Pediatrics, Taicang Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, The First People’s Hospital of Taicang, No. 58 Changsheng South Road, Taicang City, Jiangsu Province, 215400, China
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- Department of Nephrology and Immunology, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University, No. 303 Jingde Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, 215003, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Taicang Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, The First People’s Hospital of Taicang, No. 58 Changsheng South Road, Taicang City, Jiangsu Province, 215400, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Taicang Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, The First People’s Hospital of Taicang, No. 58 Changsheng South Road, Taicang City, Jiangsu Province, 215400, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Taicang Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, The First People’s Hospital of Taicang, No. 58 Changsheng South Road, Taicang City, Jiangsu Province, 215400, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Taicang Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, The First People’s Hospital of Taicang, No. 58 Changsheng South Road, Taicang City, Jiangsu Province, 215400, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Taicang Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, The First People’s Hospital of Taicang, No. 58 Changsheng South Road, Taicang City, Jiangsu Province, 215400, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, No. 399 Wanyuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai City, 201102, China
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Brunner HI, Vadhariya A, Dickson C, Crandall W, Kar-Chan Choong C, Birt JA, Ruperto N, Ramanan AV. Treatment patterns in paediatric and adult patients with SLE: a retrospective claims database study in the USA. Lupus Sci Med 2023; 10:e000817. [PMID: 37429670 DOI: 10.1136/lupus-2022-000817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess real-world treatment regimens and patterns in childhood-onset SLE (cSLE) and adult-onset SLE (aSLE) cohorts, including similarities in treatments, duration of use and adherence. METHODS This retrospective study utilised data from Merative L.P. MarketScan Research Databases (USA). Index date was the date of first SLE diagnosis (2010-2019). Patients aged <18 years (cSLE) and ≥18 years (aSLE) at index date with confirmed SLE diagnosis and ≥12 months continuous enrolment during pre-index and post-index periods were included. The cohorts were stratified based on the presence (existing) or absence (new) of pre-index SLE. Primary outcomes (post-index period) included treatment regimens (all patients), and adherence (proportion of days covered (PDC)) and discontinuation of therapies initiated within 90 days of diagnosis (new patients). Univariate comparisons between cSLE and aSLE cohorts were performed using Wilcoxon rank-sum and χ2 (or Fisher's exact) tests. RESULTS cSLE cohort included 1275 patients (mean age=14.1 years) and aSLE cohort included 66 326 patients (mean age=49.7 years). Antimalarials and glucocorticoids were commonly used among new (cSLE=64.4%/62.0%; aSLE=51.8%/49.7%) and existing (cSLE=68.6%/58.9%; aSLE=63.8%/51.3%) patients in both cohorts. Median oral glucocorticoid dose (prednisone equivalent) was higher in cSLE vs aSLE (new=22.1 vs 14.0 mg/day; existing=14.4 vs 12.3 mg/day; p<0.05). Mycophenolate mofetil use was higher in patients with cSLE vs aSLE (new=26.2% vs 5.8%; existing=37.6% vs 11.0%; p<0.0001). Compared with aSLE, more patients used combination therapies in cSLE (p<0.0001). Median PDC was higher in cSLE vs aSLE for antimalarials (0.9 vs 0.8; p<0.0001) and oral glucocorticoids (0.6 vs 0.3; p<0.0001). Treatment discontinuation was lower in cSLE vs aSLE for antimalarials (25.0% vs 33.1%; p<0.0001) and oral glucocorticoids (56.6% vs 71.2%; p<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Management of cSLE and aSLE includes the same medication classes; differences include more intensive use of therapy in cSLE, warranting the need for approved safe medications for cSLE.
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- Hermine I Brunner
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, UOC Gaslini Trial Centre/Servizio di Sperimentazioni Cliniche Pediatriche, PRINTO, Genova, Italy
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- Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, UK
- Translational Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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Huckerby L, McDonagh JE, Lee RR. Growing up with chronic pain: a systematic review of the evidence in transitional care for young people with chronic pain. Rheumatol Adv Pract 2023; 7:i19-i25. [PMID: 36968631 PMCID: PMC10036995 DOI: 10.1093/rap/rkad006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 03/26/2023] Open
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Objective Paediatric chronic pain presents a significant individual and societal burden, with an estimated prevalence of 11–38%. A large proportion of adolescents with chronic pain will have unresolved pain that continues into adulthood and thus requires transitional care. The aim of this review was to investigate the current evidence for the core components of effective transitional care interventions designed for young people with chronic pain. Methods Studies were identified by searching the Embase, MEDLINE, CINAHL and PsycINFO databases. A search strategy using terms such as ‘Adolescent’, ‘Persistent long-term pain’ and ‘Transition’ (or variations of such words) was implemented. Inclusion criteria were sample population age 10–24 years, a confirmed diagnosis of a condition characterized by chronic pain, any healthcare setting, any service provider, published peer reviewed and English language. Results Ninety-eight articles were identified by the search and 14 were selected after abstract screening. Two independent reviewers screened the articles, followed by a senior reviewer. Of the 14 articles, full-text review found that none of the articles looked specifically at evidence with respect to core components of effective transitional care designed for young people with chronic pain. Conclusion Chronic pain is a feature of many long-term health conditions. It remains unknown as to whether there are any pain-specific aspects of transitional care. How pain management is addressed in existing transitional care provision and the relationship of pain to outcomes needs further research. If effective interventions can be provided during these crucial years, the trajectory of these young people can potentially be improved into adulthood.
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- Lauren Huckerby
- Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Correspondence to: Janet E. McDonagh, Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Manchester, Stopford Building, 2 Floor, Room 2.607, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL, UK. E-mail:
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK
- National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University Hospital NHS Trust, Manchester, UK
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Smitherman EA, Chahine RA, Bitencourt N, Rahman AKMF, Lawson EF, Chang JC. Patient-Reported Outcomes Among Transition-Age Young Adults With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis in the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance Registry. J Rheumatol 2023; 50:98-106. [PMID: 36109074 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.220514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate patient-reported care utilization and outcomes among young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), including factors associated with complete transfer to adult rheumatology. METHODS We included young adults with JIA enrolled in the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) Registry from 2015 to 2019 with age ≥ 18 years at their last clinical site visit. We used data from the CARRA Registry Long-term Follow-up program, which follows inactive CARRA Registry patients and collects patient-reported information through phone surveys. We compared the characteristics of respondents with complete and incomplete transfer to adult rheumatology care at their first Long-term Follow-up phone survey. RESULTS We identified 540 young adults with JIA; 187 (35%) responded to the Long-term Follow-up phone survey. The 54% of respondents with complete transfer to adult rheumatology were slightly older and reported more self-assessed disease activity, morning stiffness, and pain compared to those with incomplete transfer. Biologic use was high at both timepoints and did not differ by transfer status. Patients who completed the transfer were more likely to have private insurance and be actively pursuing postsecondary education compared to those with an incomplete transfer. Across the cohort, 65% reported problems with pain or discomfort and 45% with anxiety or depression. CONCLUSION Young adult respondents with JIA in the CARRA Registry commonly report persistent medication use, but still report more problems with pain as compared to population norms. Additional work is needed to understand how best to address comorbid pain around the period of transition to adult care.
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- Emily A Smitherman
- E.A. Smitherman, MD, MS, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama;
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- R.A. Chahine, PhD, Social, Statistical and Environmental Sciences Unit, RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
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- N. Bitencourt, MD, Department of Pediatrics, Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, California
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- A.K.M.F. Rahman, PhD, Department of Biostatistics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- E.F. Lawson, MD, Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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Ciosek AL, Makris UE, Kramer J, Bermas BL, Solow EB, Wright T, Bitencourt N. Health Literacy and Patient Activation in the Pediatric to Adult Transition in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Patient and Health Care Team Perspectives. ACR Open Rheumatol 2022; 4:782-793. [PMID: 35716025 PMCID: PMC9469480 DOI: 10.1002/acr2.11474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Veterans Administration North Texas Health Care System Dallas
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, and Children's Health Dallas Dallas Texas
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Health and health care disparities in pediatric rheumatology are prevalent among socially disadvantaged and marginalized populations based on race/ethnicity, socioeconomic position, and geographic region. These groups are more likely to experience greater disease severity, morbidity, mortality, decreased quality of life, and poor mental health outcomes, which are in part due to persistent structural and institutional barriers, including decreased access to quality health care. Most of the research on health and health care disparities in pediatric rheumatology focuses on juvenile idiopathic arthritis and childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus; there are significant gaps in the literature assessing disparities associated with other pediatric rheumatic diseases. Understanding the underlying causes of health care disparities will ultimately inform the development and implementation of innovative policies and interventions on a federal, local, and individual level.
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- Alisha M Akinsete
- Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital at Montefiore/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 3415 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467, USA. https://twitter.com/@akinsetemd
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- Epidemiology Branch, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, 111 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA. https://twitter.com/@jmpwoo
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- Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital at Montefiore/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 3415 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467, USA.
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Sadun RE, Covert LT, Lawson EF. Transitioning to Adulthood with a Rheumatic Disease: A Case-Based Approach for Rheumatology Care Teams. Rheum Dis Clin North Am 2021; 48:141-156. [PMID: 34798943 DOI: 10.1016/j.rdc.2021.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Both pediatric and adult rheumatology care teams play a central role in health care transition, the shift from child- and family-centered to adult-oriented health care. Components of transition preparation include readiness assessment, setting self-management goals, and spending time in clinical visits without a parent present. Pediatric providers and families should work together to create a transfer plan, identifying a new adult rheumatology care provider, providing a medical summary before transfer, and anticipating changes in health insurance. For high-risk transfers, direct communication between providers is recommended. Finally, adult rheumatologists need to build rapport with young adults to support future engagement in care.
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- Rebecca E Sadun
- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Time to First Completed Visit and Health Care Utilization Among Young Adults Transferring From Pediatric to Adult Rheumatologic Care in a Safety‐Net Hospital. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2021; 73:1730-1738. [DOI: 10.1002/acr.24409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Steiman A, Touma Z. Transfer from Pediatric to Adult Care Is Hardly Child's Play. J Rheumatol 2021; 48:3-5. [PMID: 33386347 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.200323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Amanda Steiman
- A. Steiman, MD, MSc, FRCPC, University of Toronto, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Sinai Health System/University Health Network;
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- Z. Touma, MD, PhD, FACP, FACR, University of Toronto, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Centre for Prognosis Studies in the Rheumatic Diseases, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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