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Pediatric Rheumatology Topic Center

Exclusives

What Is the Association Between IgA Vasculitis and Serious Infection in Children?
05/04/2023
Disease-specific factors may have a lasting effect on immune competence among children with immunoglobulin A vasculitis, new research suggests.
Disease-specific factors may have a lasting effect on immune competence among children with immunoglobulin A vasculitis, new research suggests.
Disease-specific factors may...
05/04/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
04/12/2022
Clinical recommendations for selecting therapies for childhood-onset Sjögren Syndrome require better quality evidence than is currently available, researchers found.
Clinical recommendations for selecting therapies for childhood-onset Sjögren Syndrome require better quality evidence than is currently available, researchers found.
Clinical recommendations for...
04/12/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
02/02/2022
A recent study found that, when compared to their unaffected peers, patients with childhood-onset chronic rheumatic diseases performed worse on grade 12 standardized testing.
A recent study found that, when compared to their unaffected peers, patients with childhood-onset chronic rheumatic diseases performed worse on grade 12 standardized testing.
A recent study found that, when...
02/02/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Why the New JIA Guideline Is Needed
Videos
01/06/2021
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) guideline for the management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is currently under review and will soon be published. The new recommendations address pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments...
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) guideline for the management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is currently under review and will soon be published. The new recommendations address pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments...
The American College of...
01/06/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
A Preview of the ACR Guideline for the Management of JIA
Videos
12/01/2020
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) guideline for the management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is currently under review and will soon be published. In this video, the lead investigator of the guideline’s Core Team, Karen...
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) guideline for the management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is currently under review and will soon be published. In this video, the lead investigator of the guideline’s Core Team, Karen...
The American College of...
12/01/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
woman from back
Q&As
10/21/2020
Successfully transferring a patient with a rheumatic condition from pediatric care to adult care can be challenging. Although there are obstacles to a smooth transition, findings from a recent study are now...
Successfully transferring a patient with a rheumatic condition from pediatric care to adult care can be challenging. Although there are obstacles to a smooth transition, findings from a recent study are now...
...
10/21/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
FDA Approves Treatment Option for Polyarticular Course JIA
10/01/2020
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Xeljanz (tofacitinib) for the treatment of active polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pcJIA) among pediatric patients aged 2 years or older. The...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Xeljanz (tofacitinib) for the treatment of active polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pcJIA) among pediatric patients aged 2 years or older. The...
The US...
10/01/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Pop Quiz: Infantile Systemic Hyalinosis
Quiz
03/11/2020
Infantile systemic hyalinosis (ISH) is a progressive disease that typically results in death by what age?Infantile systemic hyalinosis (ISH) is a progressive disease that typically results in death by what...
Infantile systemic hyalinosis (ISH) is a progressive disease that typically results in death by what age?Infantile systemic hyalinosis (ISH) is a progressive disease that typically results in death by what...
...
03/11/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Interactive Quiz: Elevated BP in a Child
Quiz
02/13/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Q&As
12/27/2019
Interstitial lung disease—also known as diffuse parenchymal lung disease—is increasingly found in children with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The reason behind the rising prevalence of the lung disease...
Interstitial lung disease—also known as diffuse parenchymal lung disease—is increasingly found in children with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The reason behind the rising prevalence of the lung disease...
...
12/27/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
10/08/2019
Children who present with high titers of antinuclear antibodies (ANA) may have an increased risk of developing an autoimmune rheumatological condition, according to findings from a retrospective study presented at the...
Children who present with high titers of antinuclear antibodies (ANA) may have an increased risk of developing an autoimmune rheumatological condition, according to findings from a retrospective study presented at the...
Children...
10/08/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Case Reports

Case Report
08/15/2019
Authors: Laura R. Meidl University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Natalie C. Stork, MD University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine and Children’s Mercy Kansas...
Authors: Laura R. Meidl University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Natalie C. Stork, MD University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine and Children’s Mercy Kansas...
...
08/15/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Case Report
11/23/2015
It is apparent that disruption of the human microbiome can play a role in the development of chronic pediatric diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). What has not been fully explored are the...
It is apparent that disruption of the human microbiome can play a role in the development of chronic pediatric diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). What has not been fully explored are the...
It is apparent that disruption...
11/23/2015
Rheumatology & Arthritis
What Is Causing This Woman’s Chronic Knee Pain?
Case Report
03/12/2021
A 26-year-old female comes to your office complaining of chronic left knee pain that has worsened over the last one to two weeks. She describes the pain as, “throbbing and aching.”
A 26-year-old female comes to your office complaining of chronic left knee pain that has worsened over the last one to two weeks. She describes the pain as, “throbbing and aching.”
A 26-year-old female comes to...
03/12/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
A 68-Year-Old Woman Who Has Sustained a Hip Fracture and Requires Urgent Surgery
Case Report
03/12/2021
Which item in this patient’s clinical profile is not associated with a significantly increased risk for perioperative cardiovascular complications and/or death?
Which item in this patient’s clinical profile is not associated with a significantly increased risk for perioperative cardiovascular complications and/or death?
Which item in this patient’s...
03/12/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Vasculitis Presenting as Calf Pain With Muscle-Limited Involvement
Case Report
02/12/2021
A case study explaining why even though termed as a rare diagnosis, muscle-limited vasculitis should always be included in the differential diagnosis of unexplained lower extremity pain.
A case study explaining why even though termed as a rare diagnosis, muscle-limited vasculitis should always be included in the differential diagnosis of unexplained lower extremity pain.
A case study explaining why even...
02/12/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Disseminated Histoplasmosis as a Complication of Infliximab Use
Case Report
01/14/2021
AUTHORS: Osman Bhatty, MD Division of Rheumatology, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Anusha B. Pinjala, MBBS CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska Rohini Garg, MBBS CHI...
AUTHORS: Osman Bhatty, MD Division of Rheumatology, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Anusha B. Pinjala, MBBS CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska Rohini Garg, MBBS CHI...
...
01/14/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Case Report
10/31/2020
An 8-year-old boy presented to a clinic for a well-child visit. He had no health concerns. His medical history included a broken primary tooth at age 5 years, a dislocation of his wrist after falling off a couch at age 6 years, and a fracture...
An 8-year-old boy presented to a clinic for a well-child visit. He had no health concerns. His medical history included a broken primary tooth at age 5 years, a dislocation of his wrist after falling off a couch at age 6 years, and a fracture...
An 8-year-old boy presented to a...
10/31/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Lofgren Syndrome
Case Report
10/13/2020
Authors: S. Suresh Kumar, MD, and Donna Mullin, MSN, ARNP, BC West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Florida Citation: Kumar SS, Mullin D. Lofgren syndrome [published online September 24, 2018]....
Authors: S. Suresh Kumar, MD, and Donna Mullin, MSN, ARNP, BC West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Florida Citation: Kumar SS, Mullin D. Lofgren syndrome [published online September 24, 2018]....
...
10/13/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
Case Report
09/11/2020
Authors: Ammar ELJack, MD Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan Isra Ibrahim, MD Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan Alaa ElKhider, MD University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky Mohamed Ali...
Authors: Ammar ELJack, MD Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan Isra Ibrahim, MD Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan Alaa ElKhider, MD University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky Mohamed Ali...
...
09/11/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Familial Mediterranean Fever
Case Report
08/31/2020
Authors: Syed A. A. Rizvi, PhD, MS, MBA Hampton University School of Pharmacy, Hampton, Virginia Zafar Qureshi, MD UHI CommunityCare Clinic, Miami, Florida Sabah Sikandar, BS Florida International University, Miami,...
Authors: Syed A. A. Rizvi, PhD, MS, MBA Hampton University School of Pharmacy, Hampton, Virginia Zafar Qureshi, MD UHI CommunityCare Clinic, Miami, Florida Sabah Sikandar, BS Florida International University, Miami,...
...
08/31/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Erythematous Papules and Plaques on a Newborn: A Case of Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus
Case Report
07/21/2020
Authors: Amarateedha P. LeCourt, MD Flight Surgeon, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California Kristina M. Dela Rosa, MD Dermatologist, Insight Dermatology, San Diego, California Disclaimer: The...
Authors: Amarateedha P. LeCourt, MD Flight Surgeon, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California Kristina M. Dela Rosa, MD Dermatologist, Insight Dermatology, San Diego, California Disclaimer: The...
...
07/21/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Podcasts

RHEUMATOLOGY
06/28/2019
Dr Li, from Hackensack University Medical Center, discusses findings from her study on clinical features in pediatric localized scleroderma and how a rheumatologist can approach current challenges in disease management.
Dr Li, from Hackensack University Medical Center, discusses findings from her study on clinical features in pediatric localized scleroderma and how a rheumatologist can approach current challenges in disease management.
Dr Li, from Hackensack...
06/28/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Vikas Majithia
Podcast
06/20/2024
Drs Majithia and Butendieck provide some perspective on the continuing issues surrounding the diagnosis and effective treatment of gout, the most common inflammatory arthritis in the US.
Drs Majithia and Butendieck provide some perspective on the continuing issues surrounding the diagnosis and effective treatment of gout, the most common inflammatory arthritis in the US.
Drs Majithia and Butendieck...
06/20/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Podcast
04/08/2024
In this podcast, Drs England and Smith discuss the key recommendations and how to implement exercise, rehabilitation, diet, and additional interventions as part of an integrative management approach for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
In this podcast, Drs England and Smith discuss the key recommendations and how to implement exercise, rehabilitation, diet, and additional interventions as part of an integrative management approach for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
In this podcast, Drs England and...
04/08/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Dr Shari Lipner
Podcast
03/27/2024

featuring Shari Lipner, MD, PhD

featuring Shari Lipner, MD, PhD ...
In a cross-sectional study of 36 isolated nail psoriasis patients, 7 of them (19%) went on to develop psoriatic arthritis in the following years. Is there more to this connection between isolated nail psoriasis and early detection of PsA? Dr...
In a cross-sectional study of 36 isolated nail psoriasis patients, 7 of them (19%) went on to develop psoriatic arthritis in the following years. Is there more to this connection between isolated nail psoriasis and early detection of PsA? Dr...
In a cross-sectional study of 36...
03/27/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Jeff Sparks
Podcast
03/14/2024
Dr Jeffrey Sparks and research assistant Emily Kowalski from Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston share their findings from a study of the risk factors found among patient with systemic rheumatic diseases for repeat infections with COVID-19.
Dr Jeffrey Sparks and research assistant Emily Kowalski from Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston share their findings from a study of the risk factors found among patient with systemic rheumatic diseases for repeat infections with COVID-19.
Dr Jeffrey Sparks and research...
03/14/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Neal Birnbam
Podcast
03/08/2024
Dr Birnbaum comments on how the new rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services setting tighter timelines for health insurers to act on requests for authorization for medications and procedures.
Dr Birnbaum comments on how the new rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services setting tighter timelines for health insurers to act on requests for authorization for medications and procedures.
Dr Birnbaum comments on how the...
03/08/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Len Calabrese
Podcast
02/29/2024
Dr Leonard Calabrese of the Cleveland Clinic discusses the similarities and differences of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and long COVID, and why classifying these diseases properly is important to diagnosis and treatment.
Dr Leonard Calabrese of the Cleveland Clinic discusses the similarities and differences of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and long COVID, and why classifying these diseases properly is important to diagnosis and treatment.
Dr Leonard Calabrese of the...
02/29/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
GLN logo
Podcast
01/23/2024
In this special podcast Dr Rita Knotts, with the Center for Esophageal Health at NYU-Langone, and Dr Elizabeth Volkmann, founder and codirector of the UCLA Connective Tissue Disease-Related Interstitial Lung Disease, discuss the intersection...
In this special podcast Dr Rita Knotts, with the Center for Esophageal Health at NYU-Langone, and Dr Elizabeth Volkmann, founder and codirector of the UCLA Connective Tissue Disease-Related Interstitial Lung Disease, discuss the intersection...
In this special podcast Dr Rita...
01/23/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Dr Patricia Katz
Podcast
01/22/2024

featuring Patricia Katz, PhD

featuring Patricia Katz, PhD
Dr Patricia Katz sheds light on the cohort analysis findings that suggest a positive correlation between mental wellbeing—a common burden among patients with chronic inflammatory diseases—and COVID-19 vaccination.
Dr Patricia Katz sheds light on the cohort analysis findings that suggest a positive correlation between mental wellbeing—a common burden among patients with chronic inflammatory diseases—and COVID-19 vaccination.
Dr Patricia Katz sheds light on...
01/22/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Matthew Baker
Podcast
01/19/2024
Dr Baker discusses research indicating that patients with asthma or atopic dermatitis have a significantly higher risk of developing osteoarthritis over 10 years of follow-up.
Dr Baker discusses research indicating that patients with asthma or atopic dermatitis have a significantly higher risk of developing osteoarthritis over 10 years of follow-up.
Dr Baker discusses research...
01/19/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Tate Johnson, MD
Podcast
01/11/2024

featuring Tate Johnson, MD

featuring Tate Johnson, MD
The risk of cardiovascular diseases among patients with rheumatoid arthritis goes beyond just heart attacks and strokes. Findings of a large cohort study revealed that patients with RA were at a higher risk of developing aortic stenosis—which...
The risk of cardiovascular diseases among patients with rheumatoid arthritis goes beyond just heart attacks and strokes. Findings of a large cohort study revealed that patients with RA were at a higher risk of developing aortic stenosis—which...
The risk of cardiovascular...
01/11/2024
Autoimmune

Quizzes

Pop Quiz: Infantile Systemic Hyalinosis
Quiz
03/11/2020
Infantile systemic hyalinosis (ISH) is a progressive disease that typically results in death by what age?Infantile systemic hyalinosis (ISH) is a progressive disease that typically results in death by what...
Infantile systemic hyalinosis (ISH) is a progressive disease that typically results in death by what age?Infantile systemic hyalinosis (ISH) is a progressive disease that typically results in death by what...
...
03/11/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Interactive Quiz: Elevated BP in a Child
Quiz
02/13/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
10/07/2019
Welcome to Rheumatology Consultant’s latest interactive diagnostic quiz. Over the next few pages, we’ll present a case and ask you to make the diagnosis and treat the patient. Along the way, we’ll provide details about the case, and at the...
Welcome to Rheumatology Consultant’s latest interactive diagnostic quiz. Over the next few pages, we’ll present a case and ask you to make the diagnosis and treat the patient. Along the way, we’ll provide details about the case, and at the...
Welcome to Rheumatology...
10/07/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
08/07/2024
Bone loss has been found to play a significant role in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and regular assessments are recommended. How do you assess bone loss in your patients with axSpA?DXA scanTrabecular bone score Quantitative computed...
Bone loss has been found to play a significant role in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and regular assessments are recommended. How do you assess bone loss in your patients with axSpA?DXA scanTrabecular bone score Quantitative computed...
Bone loss has been found to play...
08/07/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
08/07/2024
What demographic characteristics are typical of patients with axial spondyloarthritis?a) Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is most common among people of Asian descent.b) The typical age of onset is under 45 years.c) Most patients with axSpA...
What demographic characteristics are typical of patients with axial spondyloarthritis?a) Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is most common among people of Asian descent.b) The typical age of onset is under 45 years.c) Most patients with axSpA...
What demographic characteristics...
08/07/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
08/07/2024
What has research shown about the association of higher doses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) for axial spondyloarthritis with cardiovascular disease? a) There doesn’t appear to be any association. b) NSAIDs appear...
What has research shown about the association of higher doses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) for axial spondyloarthritis with cardiovascular disease? a) There doesn’t appear to be any association. b) NSAIDs appear...
What has research shown...
08/07/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
03/14/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Is obesity a risk and severity factor among patients with rheumatic conditions? Or does weight have no bearing on autoimmune disorders? Find out with one quick question!
Is obesity a risk and severity factor among patients with rheumatic conditions? Or does weight have no bearing on autoimmune disorders? Find out with one quick question!
Is obesity a risk and severity...
03/14/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
02/22/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Researchers developed the Psoriatic Arthritis Risk Estimation Tool (PRESTO) to predict the 1- and 5-year risk of developing psoriatic arthritis in patients with psoriasis. Take our quiz to test your knowledge on the subject!
Researchers developed the Psoriatic Arthritis Risk Estimation Tool (PRESTO) to predict the 1- and 5-year risk of developing psoriatic arthritis in patients with psoriasis. Take our quiz to test your knowledge on the subject!
Researchers developed the...
02/22/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
02/06/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Take a quick quiz to test your knowledge on gout, a form of arthritis typically characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints.
Take a quick quiz to test your knowledge on gout, a form of arthritis typically characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints.
Take a quick quiz to test your...
02/06/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
spinal xray
Quiz
02/01/2024
A retrospective cohort study identified 1426 adults with prevalent ankylosing spondylitis. Do you know the characteristic with the highest odds ratio to fractures among these patients? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
A retrospective cohort study identified 1426 adults with prevalent ankylosing spondylitis. Do you know the characteristic with the highest odds ratio to fractures among these patients? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
A retrospective cohort study...
02/01/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
01/12/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Patients in which age group are most commonly affected by axial spondyloarthritis? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
Patients in which age group are most commonly affected by axial spondyloarthritis? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
Patients in which age group are...
01/12/2024
Autoimmune
Quiz
12/30/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Researchers found some key factors responsible for higher odds of fracture among older patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
Researchers found some key factors responsible for higher odds of fracture among older patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
Researchers found some key...
12/30/2023
Autoimmune
Quiz
12/29/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Researchers found differences in life expectancy among patients with ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis. Take our quiz to test your knowledge on the subject!
Researchers found differences in life expectancy among patients with ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis. Take our quiz to test your knowledge on the subject!
Researchers found differences in...
12/29/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis

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