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Tips for Engaging Your Pediatric Research Patients

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ATLANTA—Around 2002, when Vincent Del Gaizo’s son was just 15 months old, he was hospitalized in an intensive care unit and, weeks later, was diagnosed with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). “We had the same 8 trillion questions that all parents have when their child is diagnosed with a condition you’ve never heard of: ‘Is…

Immunoassay May Help Identify Pediatric Lyme Arthritis

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health)—In Lyme disease-endemic areas, a C6 peptide enzyme immunoassay (EIA) test may help guide initial management of children with acute arthritis, an observational study suggests.1 “Children with Lyme disease frequently present to the emergency department with an inflamed joint,” Lise Nigrovic, MD, MPH, of Boston Children’s Hospital tells Reuters Health by email….

Pediatric Rheumatology Learning at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting

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At this year’s ACR/ARP Annual Meeting, Nov. 8–13, all of the pediatric rheumatology sessions will take place in the same room, making it easy to access all of the exciting content. Planners hope this convenient setup facilitates networking before and after symposia. “In pediatric rheumatology, we are very tight-knit community. This [event] is our opportunity…

Pediatric Rheumatology on Point: Explore Breakthroughs & Networking Opportunities at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting

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New in 2019, pediatric rheumatologists will be able to network in a community lounge, as well as attend the cutting-edge educational sessions specific to the field. Here’s a sneak peek…

Joining Forces to Advance Pediatric Rheumatology Care

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Pediatric rheumatologists are in high demand. In fact, a shortage of pediatric rheumatologists requires more than half of all U.S. children with rheumatic diseases seek care with adult rheumatologists, and this shortage is projected to increase. For the past decade, the ACR’s Special Committee on Pediatric Rheumatology has worked to change this by bringing together…