Pediatrics Now: Cases Updates and Discussions for the Busy Pediatric Practitioner
UT Health San Antonio
100 episodes
1 week ago
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The latest health info for your family isn’t just for pediatricians. Listen to Pediatrics Now for Parents for the latest medical news from highly credible sources in small bites for the busy parent. Let’s do this!
Lupus Nephritis: Diagnosis, Classification, Treatment, and The Role of The Pediatrician
Pediatrics Now: Cases Updates and Discussions for the Busy Pediatric Practitioner
57 minutes
1 month ago
Lupus Nephritis: Diagnosis, Classification, Treatment, and The Role of The Pediatrician
Drs. Ruby Patel and Rajdeep Pooni present Grand Rounds using a 12-year-old case to illustrate pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus and class IV lupus nephritis, covering presentation, biopsy findings, and pathology. The talk explains diagnostic criteria and typical lab features.
They summarize current management including 2024 ACR guidance on induction therapies (steroids, mycophenolate, cyclophosphamide, and biologics), monitoring for complications and medication side effects, vaccination precautions for immunocompromised patients, and the pediatrician’s role in long-term coordination of care.
Pediatrics Now: Cases Updates and Discussions for the Busy Pediatric Practitioner
The latest health info for your family isn’t just for pediatricians. Listen to Pediatrics Now for Parents for the latest medical news from highly credible sources in small bites for the busy parent. Let’s do this!