Experts Discuss the Management of Childhood Obesity
Although the rise in pediatric obesity predates the COVID-19 pandemic, stressors experienced during the pandemic exposed inequities in children’s health.
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Safety and Efficacy of Chinese Herbal Medicine for Treating Childhood Constipation
Investigators assessed the safety and efficacy of XiaojiDaozhi Decoction, a form of Chinese herbal medicine, in relieving childhood constipation.
Uncomplicated Appendicitis in Children: To Operate or Not to Operate?
Because outcomes of appendectomy vary by patient age, family income, and transfer status, the researchers compared outcomes in these subgroups.
Epclusa Approved for Younger Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C
The expanded approval was based on data from an open-label phase 2 trial that evaluated Epclusa in 41 patients 3 years to less than 6 years of age with chronic HCV infection.
Hill Grade on EGD Is Associated With GER in Children and Adolescents
Investigators sought to evaluate the relationship between Hill grade confirmed with EGD and the degree of gastroesophageal reflux in children with GERD.
A Systematic Review of Cluster Headache Among the Pediatric Population
The researchers’ goal was to describe the clinical characteristics and therapeutic options available to pediatric patients with cluster headache.
High-Dose Enteral Iron Supplementation in Infants With Very Low Birth Weight Associated With Intestinal Dysbiosis
Investigators compared differences in microbiome composition among infants with very low birth weights receiving varying enteral iron supplementation doses.
Steroid Use, Presence of Central Venous Catheter Predict VTE Risk in Children With IBD
Investigators examined the clinical characteristics of patients with IBD and VTE and identified risk factors associated with VTE occurrence.
Factors Associated with Intravenous Rehydration and Hospitalization in Children With Acute Gastroenteritis
Researchers aimed to identify factors associated with intravenous rehydration and hospitalization in children with acute gastroenteritis in the US and Canada.
Non-Food Prebiotic, Probiotic, and Synbiotic Use has Increased Among the United States Population
Investigators aimed to describe non-food prebiotic, probiotic, and synbiotic use by US adults and children and reported reasons for using these products.
Treatments for Somatization and Functional Disability Improve QOL in Children With IBS
Researchers compared the associations between abdominal pain and psychosocial distress with health-related quality-of-life in children with IBS.
Fecal Microbiota Transplant Improves Ulcerative Colitis Indices in Pediatric Patients
Investigators conducted a randomized controlled trial to assess the use of fecal microbiota transplants in children with ulcerative colitis.
Microbiota-Directed Food Intervention May Be Effective for Young Children With Moderate Acute Malnutrition
Researchers compared the effects of a microbiota-directed complementary food prototype vs ready-to-use supplementary food in children with moderate acute malnutrition.
Heartburn in Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders Associated With Psychiatric, Sleep Disturbances
Researchers investigated the relationship between heartburn in pediatric patients and sleep disturbances, as well as psychiatric symptoms.
Fecal Calprotectin Testing in Pediatric Disorders: Recommendations for Clinical Practice
The ESPGHAN Gastroenterology Committee has released recommendations for using fecal calprotectin testing in gastrointestinal disorders in children.
Most US Youth Willing to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19
The purpose of this study was to understand the potential barriers and facilitators to COVID-19 vaccination among youth.
Some Opioid-Naive Youth and Young Adults Have High-Risk Trajectory After First Opioid Prescription
The researchers were trying to determine what patterns of opioid prescribing follow the first opioid prescription in a cohort of opioid-naive youths aged 10-21 years?
ED Visits for Pediatric Mental Health Issues Up During COVID-19
The proportion of emergency department visits for pediatric mental health (MH) conditions increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Factors ID’d Putting Youth on High-Risk Trajectory After First Opioid Rx
High- and low-risk trajectories are identifiable for youth following their first opioid prescription.
Psychological Well-Being Worse for Children During COVID-19
COVID-19 and the associated end of in-person instruction correlated with worse psychological well-being for children.
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