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Tag: Autoimmune Diseases
FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
Lymphadenopathy refers to lymph nodes that are abnormally enlarged or have altered consistency. In children, lymphadenopathy is very co...
Children with rheumatic diseases, such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis or pediatric lupus, often have weakened immune systems due to t...
FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES
Understanding a child’s rheumatic disease can be overwhelming. Families are often faced with unfamiliar terminology, complex treatmen...
When your child has a chronic rheumatic disease—like juvenile arthritis, lupus, or another autoimmune condition—you’re suddenly j...
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...
Some conditions are easy to recognize. Others hide behind a variety of symptoms, coming and going in different parts of the body. One s...
Vasculitis means inflammation of the blood vessels. While some types—like Henoch–Schönlein purpura—are common and usually mild i...
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as lupus, is a rare but serious autoimmune disease that can affect many organs, incl...
Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a rare but serious inflammatory disease that affects children. It mainly affects the muscles and skin...





