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FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

Lymphadenopathy Evaluation in Children: Workup and Differential Diagnosis
2026-02-26 - 12:53
Lymphadenopathy refers to lymph nodes that are abnormally enlarged or have altered consistency. In children, lymphadenopathy is very co...
Vaccinations in Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases: Guidance for General Practitioners
2025-12-11 - 16:35
Children with rheumatic diseases, such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis or pediatric lupus, often have weakened immune systems due to t...
Hyper IgG4-Related Disease
2025-11-06 - 11:12
What is it? In humans, antibodies are classified into five major groups based on their Fc (fragment crystallizable) region: IgM, IgD, I...

FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES

Reliable Information for Families – PRINTO Patient Leaflets Now Available
2026-03-02 - 14:01
Understanding a child’s rheumatic disease can be overwhelming. Families are often faced with unfamiliar terminology, complex treatmen...
Vaccinations and Children with Rheumatic Diseases: A Parent’s Complete Guide
2026-02-19 - 12:06
When your child has a chronic rheumatic disease—like juvenile arthritis, lupus, or another autoimmune condition—you’re suddenly j...
Understanding Medication Side Effects in Pediatric Rheumatology: A Guide for Families
2026-02-10 - 15:53
When your child is diagnosed with a rheumatic disease and prescribed long-term medication, it is natural to feel a mix of concern and r...
Behçet’s Disease – A Complex Condition with Many Faces
2026-02-10 - 10:32
Some conditions are easy to recognize. Others hide behind a variety of symptoms, coming and going in different parts of the body. One s...
Rare but Serious – Understanding Childhood Systemic Vasculitis
2026-02-05 - 14:12
Vasculitis means inflammation of the blood vessels. While some types—like Henoch–Schönlein purpura—are common and usually mild i...
Understanding Childhood Lupus – What Families Should Know About SLE
2025-03-27 - 14:37
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as lupus, is a rare but serious autoimmune disease that can affect many organs, incl...
Juvenile Dermatomyositis – When Muscles and Skin Are Inflamed
2025-03-27 - 14:12
Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a rare but serious inflammatory disease that affects children. It mainly affects the muscles and skin...
Juvenile Scleroderma – Understanding a Rare Skin and Connective Tissue Condition
2025-03-27 - 13:48
Scleroderma is a rare disease that causes the skin and connective tissues to harden and tighten. It presents in two forms in children: ...

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