Musculoskeletal Disorders
Guidelines
ACR issues guidances for MIS-C and pediatric rheumatic disease during pandemic
The ACR appears to be the first medical organization to review all the most current evidence to issue interim guidance with the expectations that...
From the Journals
Protective levels of vitamin D achievable in SCD with oral supplementation
Vitamin D3 prophylaxis is a safe practice in sickle cell disease, and it is important to start this prophylactic treatment when the child is an...
Conference Coverage
Expert discusses red flags for interstitial lung disease in pediatric rheumatology
MAUI, HAWAII – Catch lung disease early in youths with juvenile dermatomyositis or systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Conference Coverage
Are CRMO and SAPHO syndrome one and the same?
MAUI, HAWAII – Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis is not just for kids.
Conference Coverage
Get familiar with evidence on these supplements
NEW ORLEANS – Because parents may be interested in complementary and alternative medicine options, you should be aware of the evidence for popular...
Conference Coverage
Down syndrome arthritis: Distinct from JIA and missed in the clinic
ATLANTA – “If you only have a second to examine a child or you can’t get them to sit still, just go straight for the hands, and have a low...
Conference Coverage
Tofacitinib improves disease activity in patients with polyarticular-course JIA
ATLANTA – The phase 3 trial looked at flare rate out to 44 weeks after patients first met response criteria following 18 weeks of open-label...
Conference Coverage
AVXS-101 may result in long-term motor improvements in SMA
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Data indicate continuous expression of the SMN protein among treated patients.
From the Journals
Psoriasis risk rises with TNF inhibitor use in children with inflammatory disorders
“These data reflect the established association between inflammatory conditions and psoriasis development and suggest that TNFi exposure further...
Perspectives
CBD: What physicians need to know about it
An internist describes the benefits and risks of using cannabidiol to treat various conditions.
From the Journals
Juvenile dermatomyositis derails growth and pubertal development
Delayed puberty and growth failure were observed in children with juvenile dermatomyositis.