Pediatrics
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EADV: Pediatric psoriasis called ‘grossly undertreated’
Most dermatologists are reluctant to use systemic therapies for moderate to severe pediatric psoriasis, but study investigators say this is not...
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ACR: Criteria enable prompt diagnosis and treatment of CAPS
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Adalimumab posts strong early results in refractory JIA-associated uveitis
Key clinical point: Adalimumab may effectively treat methotrexate-refractory JIA-associated uveitis. Major finding: Patients in the adalimumab arm...
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ACR: A reminder about ADHD-stimulant vasculopathy
Vasculopathy symptoms may be triggered by ADHD stimulants.
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Survivors of childhood cancers at increased risk for autoimmune diseases
Key clinical point: Survivors of childhood cancers, especially leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, and renal tumors, had a significantly increased risk of...
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Whet your appetite: ACR 2015 loads a full plate of pediatric rheumatology
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Improvements seen in adolescent psoriasis with ustekinumab
The CADMUS trial showed improvements in moderate to severe psoriasis in adolescent patients 12 years or older treated with ustekinumab.
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WCD: Look for TNF inhibitor–induced psoriasis in kids
Pediatric TNF inhibitor–induced psoriasis remains a puzzling unsolved paradox.
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Alcohol, marijuana use common in youth with chronic disease
Key clinical point: Alcohol and marijuana use is common in youth with chronic disease, and alcohol use is associated with nonadherence to...
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FDA expands Promacta approval to include pediatric patients
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Pneumococcal vaccination rates increase with intervention
A pediatric rheumatology clinic substantially increased the pneumococcal vaccination rates of their high-risk patients through a targeted,...