OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Pediatric Rheumatology is 7. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Predictors of fibrogenesis in children with JIA: a single-center pilot study	47
Increasing the etanercept dose in a treat-to-target approach in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: does it help to reach the target? A post-hoc analysis of the BeSt for Kids randomised clinical trial	40
Algorithmic approach in the diagnosis of pediatric uveitis	38
Efficacy and safety of canakinumab in systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, the first Chinese experience	33
Peripheral blood regulatory T cells and disease activity, quality of life, and outcomes in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis	33
Serositis as an indicator of poor prognosis in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus	31
The successes and challenges of harmonising juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) datasets to create a large-scale JIA data resource	27
Barriers to care in juvenile localized and systemic scleroderma: an exploratory survey study of caregivers’ perspectives	25
Clinical features, treatment, and outcomes of celiac-associated arthritis: a retrospective cohort study	25
Musculoskeletal symptoms and their impact on health-related quality of life in chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis patients	24
Experiences of sexual and reproductive health screening and counseling in the clinical setting among adolescents and young adults with rheumatic disease	24
Juvenile dermatomyositis: association between nail fold capillary end row loop– area under the curve– and disease damage indicators	23
Efficacy and safety of telitacicept in children with IgA vasculitis and IgA vasculitis nephritis: a single-center retrospective study	23
The protective effect of COVID-19 vaccines on developing multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C): a systematic literature review and meta-analysis	23
Three cases of autoinflammatory disease with novel NLRC4 mutations, and the first mutation reported in the CARD domain of NLRC4 associated with autoinflammatory infantile enterocolitis (AIFEC)	21
A randomized controlled educational study to evaluate an e-learning module to teach the physical examination of the temporomandibular joint in juvenile idiopathic arthritis	20
Neurological involvement in children with familial Mediterranean fever: a systematic review	20
Pediatric immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy with anti-SRP antibodies targeting 19, 68, and 72 kda subunits	20
Investigating the association between SARS-CoV-2 infection, COVID-19 vaccination, and autoimmune diseases in a pediatric population: a comprehensive analysis	19
A roadmap for navigating child health research data sharing across Canada and beyond – building on UCAN CAN-DU	19
Looking for the best strategy to treat children with new onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis: presentation of the “comparison of STep-up and step-down therapeutic strategies in childhood ARthritiS” (S	19
The clinical relevance of different antiphospholipid antibody profiles in pediatric rheumatology patients	19
Clinical correlates and predictors of thrombocytopenia in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus: a retrospective cohort study	18
Meningococcal ACWY conjugate vaccine immunogenicity in adolescents with primary or secondary immune deficiencies, a prospective observational cohort study	18
Adherence, helpfulness and barriers to treatment in juvenile idiopathic arthritis – data from a German Inception cohort	17

Natural autoimmunity in oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis	16
Exploring paediatric rheumatology care: a ten-year retrospective analysis of the patient population in Ghana	16
Consensus on transition care for juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a Delphi study with youth, caregivers, and health professionals	16
Relationship of regional ultraviolet index data with rash and systemic disease activity in youth with childhood-onset systemic lupus: results from the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research All	16
Two- and 3-year outcomes of the childhood arthritis and rheumatology research alliance FiRst Line Options for sJIA Treatment (FROST) trial	16
Cervical spine arthritis as initial manifestation in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: a multicenter retrospective study	16
Frequency of remission achievement in the pre-treat-to-target decade in juvenile idiopathic arthritis	16
Proceedings of the 29th European Paediatric Rheumatology Congress	16
Serum bile salt-stimulated lipase levels associates with systemic inflammation and declines with effect of treatment in juvenile idiopathic arthritis	15
Real-world comparison of the effects of etanercept and adalimumab on well-being in non-systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a propensity score matched cohort study	15
Cytokines in saliva, serum, and temporomandibular joint synovial fluid in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: An explorative cross-sectional study	15
Incidence and reasons for biologic and targeted synthetic DMARD switching in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a real- life stratified analysis	14
How common is remission in rheumatoid factor-positive juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients? The multicenter Pediatric Rheumatology Academy (PeRA) research group experience	14
Breaking the storm: canakinumab as salvage therapy for refractory macrophage activation syndrome in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus—a case report	14
Identification of a variant in NLRP3 gene in a patient with Muckle-Wells syndrome: a case report and review of literature	14
Correction: PSTPIP1-associated myeloid-related proteinaemia inflammatory (PAMI) syndrome; a case presenting as a perinatal event with early central nervous system involvement?	14
Body mass index is associated with health-related quality of life and disease characteristics in young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis	14
14-month-old female with anti-MDA5 juvenile dermatomyositis complicated by liver disease: a case report	13
Biologic switching patterns among children with non-systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis	13
Development of the paediatric society of the African league against rheumatism (PAFLAR) JIA registry and clinical profile of JIA in Africa from the PAFLAR JIA registry	13
Exploring the clinical profiles and management of juvenile dermatomyositis in Africa: a survey of African rheumatology care providers	13
Feasibility of quantitative sensory testing in juvenile idiopathic arthritis	12
An iceberg I can’t handle: a qualitative inquiry on perceptions towards paediatric rheumatology among healthcare workers in Kenya	12
Developing consensus outcome measures in juvenile systemic sclerosis: a global survey of pediatric rheumatologists and literature review	12
Humoral and cellular immune response to mRNA SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 vaccine in adolescents with rheumatic diseases	12
Long noncoding RNAs (CTC-471J1.2, NeST) as epigenetic risk factors of active juvenile lupus nephritis: a case-control study	12
Longitudinal assessment of preparation for care transition among adolescents and young adults with rheumatologic disease: a single-center pilot study	12
Juvenile dermatomyositis with Anti-SAE antibodies in a Moroccan child associated with pseudo-angioedema: a case report	12
Subcutaneous tocilizumab in the management of non-infectious uveitis in children: a brief report	11
Circulating prolactin level in Juvenile Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and its correlation with disease activity: a case control study	11
Differences between leukemic arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis	11
Clinical features, triggers, and risk factors of severe gastrointestinal involvement in anti-NXP2-positive juvenile dermatomyositis: a retrospective cohort study	11
Predictors of persisting pain in children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: a case control study nested in the ReACCh-Out cohort	11
Exploring physical activity patterns in adolescents with hypermobility spectrum disorder or hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome	11
Maternal and infant outcomes of pregnancy associated with anti-SSA/RO antibodies: a systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Critical care outcomes of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in children: a single centre retrospective observational study	10
A novel PRKDC mutation caused B lymphocytes V(D)J rearrangement disorder in the SLE-DAH like symptoms patient	10
Epstein–Barr Virus encephalitis associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus: a case-based review	10
Enhancing the precision of clinical assessment in juvenile idiopathic arthritis through the JADAS	10
Tapering of biological treatment in autoinflammatory diseases: a scoping review	10
Treatment escalation patterns to start biologics in refractory moderate juvenile dermatomyositis among members of the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance	10
A qualitative evaluation of the specific carbohydrate diet for juvenile idiopathic arthritis based on children’s and parents’ experiences	10
Economic evaluation of infliximab, synthetic triple therapy and methotrexate in the treatment of newly diagnosed juvenile idiopathic arthritis	10
Outcomes of arthrocentesis and arthroscopy in the management of TMJ involvement in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a retrospective analysis	10
Prospective study to characterize adalimumab exposure in pediatric patients with rheumatic diseases	10
Bone mineral density in egyptian children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: possible correlation to serum RANKL / osteoprotegerin (OPG) ratio and OPG gene polymorphisms	10
Management of childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) over the last two decades in Spain	9
A virtual pediatric rheumatology teaching initiative for physicians in Somaliland	9
Structural ultrasound of joints and tendons in healthy children: development of normative data	9
Kawasaki disease in Kenya and review of the African literature	9

Scurvy masquerading as IgA vasculitis	9
Chronic non-bacterial osteomyelitis in children- five-year standardized follow-up of a prospective observational cohort in the pre-biological era	9
Identifying outcome measures for clinical trials in juvenile idiopathic arthritis associated uveitis for the MIWGUC proposal: a scoping review to create domains from existing outcome measures	9
Hypertension as a prominent manifestation secondary to renal artery lesions in pediatric Behcet’s disease	9
Whole-exome sequencing analysis identifies novel variants associated with Kawasaki disease susceptibility	8
MicroRNA-27a-3p enhances the inflammatory phenotype of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis fibroblast-like synoviocytes	8
Bone health and physical activity in adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a cross-sectional case-control study	8
Axial involvement in enthesitis-related arthritis: results from a single-center cohort	8
Panniculitis with late onset enthesitis-related arthritis: a case report	8
Correction: Importance of pediatric rheumatologists and transitional care for juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis: a retrospective series of 9 cases	8
High prevalence of sacroiliitis and early structural changes in the sacroiliac joint in children with enthesitis-related arthritis: findings from a tertiary centre in Hong Kong	8
Characterizing lupus in African American children in Southern United States	8
Correction: Transition readiness among finnish adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis	8
Janus kinase inhibitors are of limited use in refractory JIA-associated uveitis: retrospective data from a tertiary uveitis center	8
Feasibility of applying infrared thermal imaging for home monitoring of arthritis in children	8
Assay for interferon gamma release as a novel marker in pediatric patients with systemic lupus erythematosus	8
ANCA-negative eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis in a girl misdiagnosed as asthma and pulmonary tuberculosis	8
High rheumatoid factor does not diminish efficacy of TNF inhibitors in seropositive JIA	8
Systemic steroidophobia scale for pediatric rheumatology (SSS-PR): development and validation of a novel psychometric tool measuring clinician steroidophobia	8
Utility of patient-reported outcomes for pulmonary symptoms and sleep disturbance and impairment in children with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis	8
Unmet social needs in pediatric rheumatic disease: a study of disparities	8
Clinical outcomes and safety of anakinra in the treatment of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: a single center observational study	8
Implementation study of the CARRA Uveitis Consensus Treatment Plans: feasibility for clinical practice and applicability for research	8
Depression and anxiety in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus: prevalence, associated factors, and impact on quality of life and family	8
Disease relapse rate in children with autoimmune rheumatic diseases after COVID-19 infection and vaccination	8
Towards a histological diagnosis of childhood small vessel CNS vasculitis	8
An updated overview of Juvenile systemic sclerosis in a French cohort	7
Unveiling the uncommon: diagnostic journey of camurati-engelmann disease in a pediatric patient	7
Beneficial effects of anti-apolipoprotein A-2 on an animal model for coronary arteritis in Kawasaki disease	7
Paediatric autoimmune diseases with ELANE mutations associated with neutropenia	7
Part 5: Allogeneic HSCT in refractory SJIA with lung disease; recent cases from centers in North America & Europe	7
Non-criteria antiphospholipid antibodies and pediatric rheumatic disease: a case series	7
What have we learned from long-term studies in juvenile idiopathic arthritis? – Prediction, classification, transition.	7
Incidence, prevalence, and comorbidities of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in Germany: a retrospective observational cohort health claims database study	7
Association of Mediterranean diet adherence with familial Mediterranean fever severity in a Lebanese cohort	7
Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis in French Afro-Caribbean children, a retrospective cohort study	7
“I’d like more options!”: Interviews to explore young people and family decision-making needs for pain management in juvenile idiopathic arthritis	7
Mental comorbidities in adolescents and young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: an analysis of German nationwide health insurance data	7
Towards a standardized program of transitional care for adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis for Turkey: a national survey study	7
Pain-coping scale for children and their parents: a cross-sectional study in children with musculoskeletal pain	7
Kawasaki disease with an asymptomatic reversible splenial lesion	7
Discontinuation of biologic DMARDs in non-systemic JIA patients: a scoping review of relapse rates and associated factors	7
Vaccination coverage, immune responses, and clinical characteristics in children with PFAPA syndrome: a monocentric prospective study	7
Camptodactyly-arthropathy-coxa vara-pericarditis (CACP) syndrome masquerading as juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a case series with a novel PRG4 variant and emphasis on bone health	7
Clinical utility of CBC-Derived inflammatory markers for predicting IVIG resistance: findings from a Korean infant Kawasaki disease cohort	7
Objective evaluation of hand physiotherapy in juvenile systemic sclerosis using the MediTutor robotic glove	7
Bacterial infection in patients with juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus and fever	7
Nailfold videocapillaroscopy in patients with deficiency of adenosine deaminase 2 (DADA2): a case-control study	7
Effect of exercise training on heath, quality of life, exercise capacity in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	7
Vaccination coverage and serological follow-up in children with rheumatologic diseases: a retrospective single-centre study	7
Clinical characteristics and prognostic factor in juvenile dermatomyositis: data of the Spanish registry	7
Musculoskeletal and nail ultrasound findings in children with psoriasis: a case-control study	7
Symptom course of PFAPA syndrome	7
Overlap syndrome in a 12-year-old girl with systemic lupus erythematosus and anti-oj antibody-positive polymyositis: a case report	7
Physical (in)activity and screen-based media use of adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis over time - data from a German inception cohort	7
Prevalence of spine pain among Tunisian children and adolescents and related factors	7
Markerless gait analysis for children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis using a machine learning pipeline	7
Accuracy and adequacy of photoprotection in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus patients, and the effect of education on photoprotection: a prospective study	7
A case of ANCA-associated vasculitis in a 16-year-old female following SARS-COV-2 infection and a systematic review of the literature	7