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High-Risk Regions for Childhood Diarrheal Mortality
Childhood mortality due to diarrhea remains high in some regions due to a combination of child growth failure, poor water, sanitation, and hygiene, and low oral rehydration therapy coverage.
Prevalence of Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Medicaid Beneficiaries Lower in Impoverished, Rural Areas
The prevalence of pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) may be lower among children living in impoverished areas compared with others.
Universal Testing May Help Identify HCV in Pediatric Population
New polices, including testing for hepatitis C virus (HCV) during pregnancy, may increase HCV identification in the pediatric population by addressing gaps in maternal HCV testing.
Rotavirus Vaccination Reduces Hospitalizations for Pediatric Gastroenteritis
With increasing numbers of countries implementing the use of the rotavirus vaccine, rotavirus and acute gastroenteritis hospitalizations and mortalities continue to show a sustained reduction.
Proton Pump Inhibitors May Increase Fracture Risk in Children
A small but significant risk was seen for upper-limb and lower-limb fractures in children who received proton pump inhibitors.
Rotavirus Vaccination Program Linked to Reduction in Resource Utilization
A rotavirus vaccination program led to significant and sustained reductions in both hospitalizations and emergency department visits across the US.
Rotavirus Vaccination, Type 1 Diabetes Not Linked in Children
Rotavirus vaccination seems not to be associated with type 1 diabetes in children.
Abnormal OGTT May Indicate Dumping Syndrome in Infants With Esophageal Atresia
An abnormal glucose tolerance test to screen for potential dumping syndrome around 3 months of age should be considered in infants born with esophageal atresia.
Omega 3 May Be Protective Against Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
Omega 3 supplement consumption, at least 1 to 2 times per week, during pregnancy was significantly associated with a lower risk of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.
Association Between GI and Respiratory Illness, Income, and School Absenteeism
During the period from 2010 to 2016, parents of children from low-income households were more likely to report recent childhood GI and respiratory illnesses than parents with a higher income.
Ultrasound May Identify Children at Risk for Cystic Fibrosis Liver Disease
A heterogeneous pattern on ultrasound examination of the liver may help identify children with cystic fibrosis at increased risk for developing advanced CF liver disease.
Single High-Dose Oral Vitamin D3 Effective for Hypovitaminosis D in Pediatric IBD
Investigators analyzed the efficacy and safety of single high-dose oral vitamin D3 in children with inflammatory bowel disease and hypovitaminosis D.
Screening for Adrenal Insufficiency in Children With Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Gastroenterologists who are members of an EoE consortia are much more likely to routinely screen for adrenal insufficiency in children with eosinophilic esophagitis who are being treated with topical corticosteroids.
Despite Frequency, Very Early Onset IBD Remains a Clinical Challenge
Very early onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the fastest-growing incidence of IBD in some patient populations. This condition, defined as IBD presenting before 6 years of age, is often represented by the presence of monogenic etiologies.
Upper Limits for Bowel Ultrasound Measurements in Healthy Children
Study investigators concluded that the “values for bowel wall thickness reported in this systematic review can be used as guidance when screening for bowel-related pathology.
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.
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.
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