Seeking insights into the EPidemiology, treatment and Outcome of Childhood Arthritis through a multinational collaborative effort: Introduction of the EPOCA study

• Main Authors: Consolaro Alessandro (Author), Ruperto Nicolino (Author), Filocamo Giovanni (Author), Lanni Stefano (Author), Bracciolini Giulia (Author), Garrone Marco (Author), Scala Silvia (Author), Villa Luca (Author), Silvestri Giuseppe (Author), Tani Daniela (Author), Zolesi Alessandra (Author), Martini Alberto (Author), Ravelli Angelo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>The epidemiology of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is variable worldwide. In particular, a wide disparity exists in the prevalence of the diverse disease subtypes across different geographic areas. The therapeutic approach to JIA is not standardized and no e...