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...
Comparing Two Treatments for IVIG-Resistant Kawasaki Disease – Evidence Update for Clinicians Children with resistant KD who received infliximab were more likely to have their fever resolve within 24 hours than were children who received a second dose of...
Comparing Two Treatments for Resistant Kawasaki Disease – Evidence Update for Parents Compared with children who received a second dose of IVIG, children who received infliximab were more likely to have their fever end within 24 hours. Children who...
Control Participants Needed: individuals with no history of KD and who are not first relatives of someone with a history of KD The Kawasaki Disease Research Center at the University of California, San Diego, is looking for participants for...
Dear Patient/Guardian, The Cardiac Clinic at SickKids is conducting a brief survey with Kawasaki Disease (KD) patients and families. As part of a quality improvement initiative, this survey has been provided to various online forums and organizations for distribution....