Epidemiological Characteristics of Patients With Juvenile Dermatomyositis in China: A Multicenter Study
Authors' conclusion
In our study, we analyzed the epidemiological characteristics and social burden of patients with JDM in China, contributing to the enhanced comprehension and effective management of JDM in the country.
Study context
- Population
- Chinese patients with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) from 24 hospitals, January 2016 to December 2021
- Participants
- 1,164 patients24 hospitals
- Outcome
- Epidemiological characteristics and economic burden of JDM
Methodological detailsbased on the FUTURE database, inpatient medical records
- Based on the FUTURE database
- Inpatient medical records
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Ratio of boys to girls
- 1:1.23
- Admitted to hospital at least twice for intensive treatment (n)
- 629
- Lung involvement
- 20.02%
- Subcutaneous calcification
- 2.23%
- Median days of hospitalization (IQR 6-14)
- 10
- Median hospitalization expense, US $ (IQR 1373.70-3541.90)
- 2370.50
- Admitted as emergencies (nearly)
- 17%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
- No deaths occurred
Original publication
Epidemiological Characteristics of Patients With Juvenile Dermatomyositis in China: A Multicenter Study. J Rheumatol. Published 15 October 2024. doi:10.
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