Rheumatology Resources
Children's Patient Education Materials
- Benign Hypermobility Joint Syndrome (BHJS) (PDF 83KB)
- Describes Benign Hypermobility Joint Syndrome (BHJS) or looseness of the joints. Covers symptoms, checking your child for BHJS and treatment. Includes illustrations.
- Disposal of sharps (PDF 60KB) (Spanish)
- Sharps are used syringes, hypodermic needles and vials left over after giving injections. Find out the safe and legal way to get rid of sharps.
- Calcium and Your Child
- Find out what calcium does for your child's body and how to make sure they're getting enough of it.
- Calcium: For Teens
- Teens still need calcium, too. Find out why, how much and how to get it.
- JRA (Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis) Ophthalmologic Screening (PDF 50KB)
- Presents recommended schedules of ophthalmologic examinations for children who have juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
- Methotrexate: For treating juvenile arthritis (PDF 57KB) (Spanish)
- Explains how methotrexate helps treat juvenile arthritis, gives tips for how to take the medicine, and describes side effects and monthly lab monitoring.
- Resources for Transitioning Teens and Young Adults (PDF 113KB)
- A list of public agencies and other organizations that can help teens and young adults with rheumatic disease who are making the transition to adulthood. Includes Internet addresses and phone numbers for the groups listed.
- Rheumatology-Related Web Sites (PDF 33KB)
- A list of web sites that offer information on various rheumatological diseases.
- Spondyloarthropathy (PDF 57KB)
- Explains what spondyloarthropathy is, including its signs, causes and treatments.
- Sun Safety for Your Child (PDF 87KB)
- Covers the different types of sunscreen available on store shelves. The list is for patients with special skin conditions.
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