Adherence to low-dose methotrexate in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis using a sensitive methotrexate assay.

Julia E MöhlmannSytze de RoockAnnelies C EgasEvelien Ter WeijdenMartijn J H DoelemanAlwin D R HuitemaMatthijs van LuinJoost F Swart

Published in: Pediatric rheumatology online journal (2024)

Quantification of MTX in plasma is a feasible and objective method to assess adherence in patients using low-dose weekly MTX. In clinical practice, the use of this method could be a helpful tool for physicians to refute or support suspicion of non-adherence to MTX therapy.

Keyphrases

low dose
high dose
juvenile idiopathic arthritis
end stage renal disease
clinical practice
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
young adults
glycemic control
peritoneal dialysis
stem cells
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
bone marrow
systemic lupus erythematosus
single cell