Pediatrics
Conference Coverage
Childhood-onset SLE rate doubles in children born in winter
SAN FRANCISCO – Gene-environment interaction appears likely.
Conference Coverage
Young lupus patients need more than medications
SAN FRANCISCO – Pilot studies demonstrate potential of web-based education and brief CBT to boost QOL and treatment adherence.
Conference Coverage
Tackling the challenges of pediatric localized scleroderma
MAUI, HAWAII – An early frank conversation with the family is essential.
From the Journals
Mycophenolate, cyclophosphamide found equal as induction therapy in pediatric lupus nephritis
The study is the largest to date investigating induction treatments for proliferative lupus nephritis in JSLE.
Conference Coverage
Industry-funded rheumatology RCTs are higher quality
MAUI, HAWAII – An analysis of 20 years of rheumatology clinical trials.
From the Journals
Intervention raises pediatric patient awareness of teratogenic rheumatology medications
An intervention that educates pediatric patients about the teratogenic risks of rheumatology medications can improve awareness and pregnancy...
Daily News Podcast
Conservatism spreads in prostate cancer
And the tally of U.S. measles cases in 2019 exceeds 100.
Feature
President Trump calls for end to HIV/AIDS, pediatric cancer
Health care was addressed in speech more focused on immigration, a nod to unity, honoring vets, and featuring Congressional women dressed in white...
Daily News Podcast
Carbs vs. fats for CVD
A novel agent cuts LDL in patients who are intolerant to statins.
From the Journals
Algorithm proposes approach for managing TNF inhibitor–induced psoriasis
Conference Coverage
Emapalumab safe, effective in pediatric primary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
SAN DIEGO – There is “certainly room for enlarging the indication” to first-line treatment of HLH once a sufficient number of previously untreated...