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
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10 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 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
Read MoreDr. Ruy Carrasco Named Austin Monthly Top Doctor for Second Year in a Row
Our new year is off to an excellent start as we congratulate Dr. Ruy Carrasco on his recognition as one of Austin Monthly magazine’s “Top Doctors” for Pediatric Rheumatology. Dr. Carrasco often refers to the young patients who he treats as superheroes. But we think he wears a cape right alongside them. He is extremely
Read More6 Facts You May not Know About Psoriatic Arthritis
Perhaps you’ve heard of psoriatic arthritis before but are unsure about what it refers to. Is it psoriasis? Is it arthritis? Is it more of one than the other? Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that board-certified pediatric rheumatologist Dr. Ruy Carassco and our staff treat frequently in children and teenagers here at Pediatric Rheumatology
Read MoreDr. Ruy Carrasco Recognized as Texas Monthly SuperDoctor for 2021
Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants is honored to announce that our very own Dr. Ruy Carrasco was named again as a Texas Monthly “SuperDoctor” for 2021. Dr. Carrasco was recognized in the rheumatology category, and is still one of very few board-certified pediatric rheumatologists in Central Texas. The care that Dr. Carrasco shows when treating his young
Read MoreEasing Your Child’s Fear of Injections
Shots, jabs, pokes, or injections–whatever your child calls them, kids (and even most adults) are never too keen about getting them. But in the worlds of our brave and young patients who we treat at Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants — like Sarah-Beth — shots are often a part of their daily routine. Our amazing nursing staff
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