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Ask the KD Experts: Why is Kawasaki disease less commonly treated with steroids?
Ask the KD Experts: Why is Kawasaki disease less commonly treated with steroids? While it’s not common for Rady Children’s Hospital to treat Kawasaki disease (KD) with steroids, the use of steroids in combination with
2024 Kawasaki Disease Parent Symposium Q&A Questions (Transcribed)
2024 Kawasaki Disease Parent Symposium Q&A Questions (Transcribed) Q: How can families participate in the KD genetic studies? Who qualifies to enroll and how? A: Currently, DNA studies are focused on patients with aneurysms. Families
Update on Diagnosis and Management of Kawasaki Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Update on Diagnosis and Management of Kawasaki Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute febrile illness mainly affecting children under 5 and is the leading cause of
[Watch On-Demand] Navigating Kawasaki Disease Together: A Dialogue with Experts for Patients and Caregivers
[Watch On-Demand] Navigating Kawasaki Disease Together: A Dialogue with Experts for Patients and Caregivers The Kawasaki Disease Foundation teamed up with Kawasaki Disease Canada to host a symposium titled “Navigating Kawasaki Disease Together: A Dialogue
KD Summer Newsletter from Dr. Jane Burns
KD Newsletter from Dr. Jane Burns The KD Summer Newsletter from Dr. Jane C. Burns addresses updates on the Covid-19 vaccine, KD Cases in San Diego during Covid-19, and new research opportunities. Read the complete
Ask the KD Experts: Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children and adults with a history of Kawasaki disease?
Ask the KD Experts: Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children and adults with a history of Kawasaki disease? The following update was provided by Jane Burns, M.D. Professor and Director, Kawasaki Disease Research Center.
The Diagnosis and Management of MIS-C with Dr. Tremoulet
THE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF MULTISYSTEM INFLAMMATORY SYNDROME IN CHILDREN (MIS-C) WITH DR. ADRIANA TREMOULET Summary Four weeks after a COVID exposure, children may not be entirely in the clear. MIS-C is a post-infectious inflammatory
Ask the KD Experts: KD & COVID-19 Update
Ask the KD Experts: KD & COVID-19 Update The following update was provided by Jane Burns, M.D. Professor and Director, Kawasaki Disease Research Center. June 23, 2020 1. KD patients who are well, healthy people,
Ask the KD Experts: KD & COVID-19 Latest News
Ask the KD Experts: KD & COVID-19 Latest News Dear KD Parents, We wanted to reach out to provide information and reassurance to our KD parents in light of new information that is emerging about