Dr. Sivia Lapidus is a full-time Pediatric Rheumatologist at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital, Hackensack Meridian Health, with a passion for translational science research, particularly focused on autoinflammatory diseases. She …
Families living with a pediatric rheumatic disease know that school can be a frustrating cycle of missed lessons and makeup work. However, there is very little evidence in medical literature …
The Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) is reflecting on the remarkable life and legacy of Norman Ilowite, M.D. Norm, who passed away at age 70 on July 30, …
When a child is diagnosed with a rare and complex disease like scleroderma, families experience a lot of stress and often feel like they are completely alone. You are never …
ATLANTA (July 15, 2024) — The Arthritis Foundation and Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) are pleased to announce the awardees of this year’s CARRA-Arthritis Foundation research grants totaling more than $1.6 …
Members of the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) are mourning the loss of one of CARRA’s co-founders who made a tremendous impact on the pediatric rheumatology community. Dr. …
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a kid with a rare autoimmune disease? In this special episode, the host of The CARRA Podcast Claudette Johnson, who is …
Kids with rheumatic and autoimmune diseases rates face an elevated risk of anxiety and depression. Researchers are working hard to improve access to mental health care and to better support …
It’s no secret that mental health issues are on the rise for children and teenagers, but imagine being a kid with a complex, chronic illness. In a special two-part series …
In this second episode of The CARRA Podcast, Claudette Johnson talks with Dr. Mary Beth Son, who is the Co-PI of the CARRA Registry. Dr. Son is Clinical Chief of …