Whole-Fat Milk Consumption Tied to Lower Odds of Child Obesity
Consumption of whole-fat milk is associated with reduced odds of overweight or obesity among children.
Pediatric Gastroenterology
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Reflux in Pediatric Esophageal Atresia: pH and Impedance Monitoring
Most infants and school-aged children with EA off medication have a normal [reflux index], yet experience a significant number of nonacid RBM. After manual revision of the tracings, a high percentage of RBM was deleted.
Proactive Monitoring of Adalimumab Trough Concentration Helps Children With Crohn Disease Achieve Remission
Proactive monitoring of adalimumab trough concentrations in children was associated with higher corticosteroid-free sustained remission and biologic remission rates compared with reactive monitoring in pediatric patients with Crohn disease.
Examining Biliary Disease Rates After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Adolescents
Acute pancreatitis should be high on the differential diagnosis list when evaluating abdominal symptoms in adolescents who undergo laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
Does High Gluten Intake During Childhood Increase Risk for Celiac Disease?
High gluten intake during the first 5 years of life was a statistically significant, independent risk factor for both celiac disease (CD) autoimmunity and CD in genetically predisposed children.
Interdisciplinary Group Treatment Effective for Pediatric Fecal Incontinence
An interdisciplinary group treatment for fecal incontinence in children (called “Poop group” by investigators) is a promising alternative for up to 60% of patients who fail to respond to standard care.
Analyzing Dietary Therapies for Pediatric Crohn Disease
Researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial to assess tolerability and efficacy of a Crohn disease exclusion diet plus partial enteral nutrition compared with exclusive enteral nutrition.
Gastric Microbiota Restoration Related to Eradication of Helicobacter pylori
The impact of eradicated Helicobacter pylori on the pediatric gastric microbial community structure shows restoration of bacterial diversity consistent with noninfected children in the same endemic region.
Antibody Negativity, Growth, and Metabolic Control in T1D With Celiac Disease
Researchers found approximately one-third of patients with type 1 diabetes and celiac disease were able to achieve sustained celiac-specific antibody negativity after celiac disease diagnosis.
Management of Pediatric Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction in Primary Care
Pediatric patients with suspected bowel and bladder dysfunction may not need specialty intervention if they receive appropriate treatment in primary care.
Efficacy of Lactobacillus reuteri for Acute Gastroenteritis in Children
Among children under age 5 years with acute gastroenteritis, Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 as an adjunct to rehydration therapy did not reduce the duration of diarrhea compared with placebo.
CHEST Guideline for Gastroesophageal Reflux and Chronic Cough in Children
Children with nonspecific chronic cough may not need to be routinely evaluated or treated with empirical therapy for gastroesophageal reflux without overt regurgitation.
Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Associated With Increased Risk for Cancer, Mortality
Researchers conducted a retrospective study of pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease to estimate the risk for cancer and mortality associated with this diagnosis.
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