Thousands of Central Texas kiddos are heading back to school soon. While they will all have a lot on their plates these next few weeks – learning new teachers, making new friends, maybe even having to navigate a new school – children with autoimmune disorders, such as juvenile arthritis (JA), will have additional challenges. JA
Read MoreJuly is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
300,000 children and teens in the United States are affected by chronic juvenile arthritis (JA). July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, a campaign that raises awareness about juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and other pediatric rheumatic diseases which include arthritis as a part of their diagnosis. About 1 child in every 1,000 will develop some type
Read More10 Facts to Know About Scleroderma
Scleroderma is an extremely rare autoimmune disorder that affects approximately 250 out of every one million Americans. It is estimated that there are around 5,000 to 7,000 children currently diagnosed with it in the United States. The word scleroderma literally translates to ‘hard skin’. This condition is known for dense, thick scar tissue that develops
Read MoreHow much do you know about Lupus?
According to the Arthritis Foundation, approximately 25,000 children and adolescents have lupus, or a related disorder. Lupus is a condition that board-certified pediatric rheumatologist Dr. Ruy Carrasco and pediatric nurse practitioner Shelby Brooks, CPNP-PC treat frequently here at Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants. As May is Lupus Awareness Month, we want to share what we know about
Read MoreDr. Carrasco Reaches High Through Research
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
Read MoreDr. Ruy Carrasco Recognized as an Austin Monthly “Top Doctor for Kids” Second Year in a Row
Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants’ Dr. Ruy Carrasco was named as one of Austin Monthly magazine’s “Top Doctors for Kids” for the second consecutive year. To say that we are proud and honored is an understatement. He is one of only four board-certified physicians named to the Pediatric Rheumatology category. Dr. Carrasco is highly respected in this
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