PReS-FINAL-2193: Assessment of construct validity of new measures of global disease activity, physical function and quality of life in children with juvenile dermatomyositis
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Introduction Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a multisystem vasculopathic disease that affects primarily the skin and muscle and is characterized by high risk of morbidity and long-term damage. Regular patient assessment through standardized quantitative clinical measures is important to monitor the disease course over time and to evaluate treatment effectiveness. However, only a few outcome measures specifically validated for use in JDM are available.
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