Posted by: Vidya Sivaraman, MD , Madison Hoenle on Oct 28, 2025


Lupus care is a team effort. From rheumatologists to social workers, learn how experts — and families — work together to help children manage lupus and thrive.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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