Adding to complexity: Comorbidity in paediatric rheumatic disease

Smith, EMD ORCID: 0000-0002-8371-7597, Foster, HE and Beresford, MW ORCID: 0000-0002-5400-9911 (2013) Adding to complexity: Comorbidity in paediatric rheumatic disease Rheumatology United Kingdom, 52 (1). pp. 22-33. ISSN 1462-0324, 1462-0332

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Abstract

Novel therapies including biologic agents offer paediatric rheumatologists significant opportunity to improve long-term prognosis for children with rheumatic disease. However, comorbidities related to the diseases themselves and their treatments pose specific challenges to be overcome. Prompt recognition and appropriate management will improve quality of life, effectiveness of treatment and overall prognosis. In this review, we discuss key areas of comorbidity frequently encountered in paediatric rheumatology including cardiovascular, renal, genito-urinary and visual comorbidity, bone health, drug-related issues and the influence of rheumatic disease on growth and puberty. © The Author 2012. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the British Society for Rheumatology. All rights reserved.

Item Type:	Article
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Uncontrolled Keywords:	paediatric rheumatic disease, comorbidity, disease outcomes, medication safety, transition
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	01 Nov 2016 09:18
Last Modified:	01 Mar 2026 09:23
DOI:	10.1093/rheumatology/kes256
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3004185
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