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 IVIG continues to be...
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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 with a child who...
2024 Kawasaki Disease Parent Symposium The annual Kawasaki Disease Parent Symposium, hosted by the Kawasaki Disease Research Center at the University of San Diego, California in partnership with the Kawasaki Disease Foundation, provided valuable updates on Kawasaki...
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 with Experts for Patients...
Watch the 2023 UCSD KD Parent Symposium (Virtual Event) Annual Kawasaki Disease Parent Symposium hosted by the University of California San Diego, Kawasaki Disease Research Center. The event was held virtually. Timestamps for presentations and sessions throughout the event...
2022 UCSD KD Parent Symposium Q&A Session Watch the annual Kawasaki Disease Parent Symposium hosted by the University of California San Diego, Kawasaki Disease Research Center via the link below, or scroll down to read the transcribed questions and...
Watch the 2022- UCSD KD Parent Symposium (Virtual & In-Person Event) Annual Kawasaki Disease Parent Symposium hosted by the University of California San Diego, Kawasaki Disease Research Center. The event was held virtually and in-person. Video Time Stamp Speaker...
Ask the KD Experts: Are there any updates on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine for children and adults with a history of Kawasaki disease? New inquiries regarding updates on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine in children and...
Watch the 2021- UCSD KD Parent Symposium (Virtual Event) Annual Kawasaki Disease Parent Symposium hosted by the University of California San Diego, Kawasaki Disease Research Center. The event was held virtually via Zoom. Video Time Stamp Speaker Topic 00:00:00...
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. We understand that there...