Board-certified pediatric rheumatologist Dr. Ruy Carrasco and his team are amazing at what they do in person in the clinic caring for young patients, day in and day out. This is, however, just one aspect of his job.
Dr. Carrasco also devotes a considerable amount of time to medical research that helps others in this unique field of pediatric rheumatology to better understand and treat the special conditions they treat. Why is it important for a doctor to also be involved in research? It means that they are better able to critically evaluate new evidence and provide the best patient care with the latest knowledge.
His authored works have appeared in both national and international publications frequently addressing topics such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, rare autoinflammatory diseases, and myositis (an inflammatory muscle disorder).
He typically collaborates on pieces with fellow physicians, academics, or our own Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants team of experienced nurses who support Dr. Carrasco in everything he does.
Examples of his most recent published pieces are:
- Best practices for recruitment of adolescents for biobanking and precision health research: a retrospective analysis comparing juvenile idiopathic arthritis cases with healthy controls
- Disseminated coccidioidomycosis in a patient with juvenile idiopathic arthritis receiving infliximab
- Distinct interferon signatures and cytokine patterns define additional systemic autoinflammatory diseases
Publications which often feature his research include: Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal, Journal of Neurology, Journal of Rheumatology, and Journal of Pediatric Nursing.
Thank you, Dr. Carrasco, for your curious mind and the momentous effort you put forth in seeking new information, asking important questions, finding results and making recommendations that help not just your patients, but patients everywhere.
Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants treats a wide range of autoimmune disorders and diseases of the musculoskeletal system in children and teenagers. Our team includes the expertise of Dr. Carrasco along with the compassionate care of our experienced nurses and infusion nurses. To schedule an appointment with us please click here.
