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Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus)

Learn about systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), including diagnosis, treatment and management of lupus.

Post-infectious glomerulonephritis

In children, post-infectious glomerulonephritis is usually caused by inflammation that follows an infection. Learn more about diagnosis and treatment.

Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS)

Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) occurs when the immune system is overactivated and causes inflammation. Learn about the signs, causes and treatment of MAS.

Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias)

Learn about heart rhythm problems. Usually identified as an irregular heartbeat, they can occur at any age and may or may not have symptoms.

Pancreatitis

Learn what causes pancreatitis, what the signs and symptoms are and what treatments are available

Pulmonary hypertension

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of pulmonary hypertension in children.

Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA)

Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) is an autoinflammatory disease that causes swelling in the joints. Discover quick facts about sJIA, including its symptoms.

Blood tests and JIA

Learn about the various blood tests that are used to either diagnose or rule out JIA. These include a complete blood count, blood culture, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), antinuclear antibody (ANA), rheumatoid factor (RF), and human leukocyte antigen.

Blood tests and JIA

Learn about the various blood tests that are used to either diagnose or rule out JIA. These include a complete blood count, blood culture, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), antinuclear antibody (ANA), rheumatoid factor (RF), and human leukocyte antigen.

Anemia

An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of the blood disorder anemia.

Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA)

Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) is an autoinflammatory disease that causes swelling in the joints. Learn about symptoms and treatment of sJIA.

Types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

This page lists the different types of arthritis that can arise in young people. Knowing the type of arthritis you have can help you understand your condition and how it will do over time.

Types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in children and teenagers

This page describes the different types of arthritis that can arise in young people. Knowing the type of arthritis you have can help you understand your condition and how it will do over time.

Corticosteroids for JIA

The circulatory system before and after birth

Learn about blood circulation in the body, lungs and heart, before and after birth.

Eye care for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Young people with arthritis are at risk of eye inflammation, called iritis. This page describes the use of eye drops and other medications to control eye inflammation. It also explains the importance of having regular eye checks if you have arthritis.

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of lymphoma that is less common in teenagers. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Morphea of the face

Morphea is a rare condition in which the skin becomes thick and hard due to excess collagen deposition.

Hodgkin lymphoma

Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of lymphoma. Find out about possible symptoms, treatment and prognosis.

Morphea

Morphea scleroderma is a rare condition in which the skin becomes thick and hard due to excess collagen. Learn about possible treatments for morphea.

Eye care and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Corticosteroids for JIA

Discover how corticosteroids work and what their common side effects are. There are different corticosteroids available to treat arthritis, available in different forms including pill, liquid, and injectable.

Oral immune therapy for your hospitalized baby

Learn about the benefits of providing oral immune therapy to your hospitalized baby using expressed breast milk.

Abscess drainage using image guidance

Learn what an abscess is and how it is drained using image guidance.

Transitioning from pediatric to adult diabetes health care

An overview of helping your child make the transition from pediatric to adult diabetes care. Find out when they should start transitioning and what to expect in the future.