KDF Newsletter, Spring 2025 In This Issue: 1. KD Specialist Highlight: Annette Baker 2. CalPlasma: Saving Lives 3. UCSD Research Study 4. Dr. Rowley’s Breakthrough Study 5. KD Intern Highlight: Grace Choe 6. Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki Scholarship 7. My...
KDF Youth’s Standout Intern 🎉 We’re proud to recognize Grace Choe as our Standout Intern for the Spring quarter! Grace has been an incredible asset to the Kawasaki Disease Foundation’s social media team, bringing her creativity and enthusiasm to...
We are excited to shine a light on Ava Quinn, an inspiring young advocate and passionate supporter of the Kawasaki Disease Foundation (KDF). Her recent project is already making a remarkable difference in the Kawasaki Disease (KD) community. As...
Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki Memorial Scholarship Recipient: Kate Xu Scholarship Recipient: Kate Xu Scholarship Year: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 Scholarship Type: High school student entering a university University Name: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Scholarship Amount: $5,000 Kate Xu...
After we shared a recent study exploring the possibility of an unidentified virus as the cause of Kawasaki Disease, we received many thoughtful comments, questions, and concerns from our community. We’re grateful for your engagement and curiosity. To provide...
Breakthrough Study Links Kawasaki Disease to a Single, Unknown Respiratory Virus After more than five decades of uncertainty, researchers at Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago have uncovered compelling evidence...
KDF Newsletter, Winter 2025 In This Issue: 1. “Lights On, Hearts Strong” — A Heartfelt Thank You for Your Support 2. Celebrating Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki’s 100th Birthday 3. Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki 2025-2026 Scholarship — Now Accepting Applications! 4. KD...
Children with resistant KD may be treated with infliximab instead of a second dose of IVIG In the treatment of Kawasaki disease (KD), intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is the standard therapy used to reduce inflammation, lower the risk of coronary...
A high heart rate is a key symptom of acute Kawasaki disease used for diagnosis A high heart rate, or tachycardia, is a key symptom observed in the acute phase of Kawasaki disease (KD) and plays a crucial role...
KD is not an autoimmune disease, and there is no evidence that it leads to autoimmunity later in life Kawasaki disease (KD) is not classified as an autoimmune disease, and there is no substantial evidence indicating that patients who...