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Dr. Carrasco Reaches High Through Research

April 27, 2022

Board-certified pediatric rheumatologist Dr. Ruy Carrasco and his team are amazing at what they do in person in the clinic caring for young patients, day in and day out. This is, however, just one aspect of his job. Dr. Carrasco also devotes a considerable amount of time to medical research that helps others in this

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Filed Under: General Tagged With: auto inflammatory disease, Autoimmune disorder, juvenile arthritis, research

Dr. Ruy Carrasco Recognized as an Austin Monthly “Top Doctor for Kids” Second Year in a Row

April 7, 2022

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

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Filed Under: General Tagged With: Austin Monthly, Austin Monthly Top Doctors, Pediatric Rheumatologist, Pediatric Rheumatology, Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants

Is Hypermobility Normal?

February 10, 2022

We all remember having friends or classmates who are able to do things with their joints that seem, well, unbelievable. They can bend their arms beyond the elbow, “jump rope” with their arms and push their fingers down to their wrists. Sometimes we call this being “double-jointed.” This type of extreme flexibility is known as

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Filed Under: Hypermobility Tagged With: double-jointed, Dr. Ruy Carrasco, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Hypermobility, Marfan syndrome

First-Time Infusion Tips

February 9, 2022

One of the many things we do here at Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants are infusions for children and adolescents most often to treat an autoimmune disorder to help them achieve a more comfortable quality of life. Another important thing that we do is try to put smiles on their faces  and ensure that their time with

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Filed Under: General Tagged With: Infusion Center, Infusion Nurses, Infusion Tips, Pediatric Infusion Therapy, Pediatric Infusion Treatment, Pediatric Infusions

Dr. Ruy Carrasco Named Austin Monthly Top Doctor for Second Year in a Row

January 7, 2022

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

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Filed Under: General Tagged With: Austin Monthly Top Doctors, Dr. Ruy Carrasco, Pediatric Rheumatologist, Pediatric Rheumatology, Top Doctors

6 Facts You May not Know About Psoriatic Arthritis 

December 17, 2021

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

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Filed Under: Autoimmune Disorders, Juvenile Arthritis Tagged With: Dr. Ruy Carrasco, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis, Pediatric Rheumatologist, Psoriatic Arthritis

Dr. Ruy Carrasco Recognized as Texas Monthly SuperDoctor for 2021

December 3, 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

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Filed Under: General Tagged With: Dr. Ruy Carrasco, Pediatric Rheumatologist, Pediatric Rheumatology, SuperDoctors, Texas Monthly SuperDoctors

COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids with Autoimmune Disorders

December 3, 2021

Many of our patient families have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for their children with autoimmune or autoinflammatory conditions. Board-certified pediatric rheumatologist, Dr. Ruy Carrasco and Shelby Brooks, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, have compiled the most frequently asked questions from families and addressed them here. These are unusual times and there is little we can say with 100% certainty.

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Filed Under: Autoimmune Disorders, General Tagged With: Autoimmune disorder, COVID-19, COVID-19 and Autoimmune Disorders, COVID-19 and Children, COVID-19 Vaccine

Nurse Profile: Shelby Brooks

October 29, 2021

Although Shelby Brooks, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, is a relatively new member to our practice, she has been no less integral to our PRC staff and patient families in her short time.  Nor is she a novice around clinics and the field of rheumatology. She herself was diagnosed with JIA  at the tender age of two,

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Filed Under: General Tagged With: JIA, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Rheumatology, Shelby Brooks

Easing Your Child’s Fear of Injections

September 14, 2021

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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Filed Under: General Tagged With: Administering Injections, Easing Injection Anxiety, Giving Injections, Giving Shots, Instructions for Injections, Pediatric Rheumatologist, Pediatric Rheumatology, Shots for Kids

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