Rare Diseases
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.
News
Two rare neurologic conditions linked to COVID-19
Two variants of Guillain-Barré syndrome—Miller Fisher syndrome and polyneuritis cranialis—have been linked with COVID-19 infection.
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FDA approves Koselugo for pediatric neurofibromatosis treatment
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First case of COVID-19 presenting as Guillain-Barré reported
A case report from China suggests a possible association between GBS and SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Conference Coverage
Are CRMO and SAPHO syndrome one and the same?
MAUI, HAWAII – Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis is not just for kids.
From the Journals
Accelerated fetal growth in boys associated with development of AML
The correlation was seen especially in infant boys and those with minimally differentiated leukemia.
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Breaking bacterial communication may heal EB wounds
LONDON – Disrupting how microorganisms communicate with each other could potentially help heal chronic wounds in patients with epidermolysis...
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Upcoming vaccine may offset surge in polio subtypes
Response to polio outbreaks involves fast-tracking a modified oral vaccine.
Conference Coverage
Esophageal stricture signals urgent treatment in kids with butterfly skin
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SCC survival remains poor in epidermolysis bullosa
LONDON – Median survival was 2.4 years in patients with generalized severe recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa after a first diagnosis.
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Prioritize oral health in children with DEB
LONDON – While it may not be the first thing on the minds of families of children with DEB, it is important to consider oral health early to...