Reflections of a pediatric rheumatologist.
Pediatric rheumatology has come of age and has made significant contributions through interdisciplinary care to the health of patients, families, and communities. Our patients have also achieved greater career education than their peers in the general population. Basic research in the rheumatic diseases of childhood is beginning to coexist with strong patient care and clinical research programs.
D001171:Arthritis, Juvenile / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D013038:Specialization