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Celiac Disease

Does High Gluten Intake During Childhood Increase Risk for Celiac Disease?

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Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

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.

Anorectal disorders

Interdisciplinary Group Treatment Effective for Pediatric Fecal Incontinence

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Gastroenterology Advisor Contributing Writer

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.

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)

Analyzing Dietary Therapies for Pediatric Crohn Disease

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Madeline Morr

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.

Stomach Disorders

Gastric Microbiota Restoration Related to Eradication of Helicobacter pylori

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Gastroenterology Advisor Contributing Writer

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.

Celiac Disease

Antibody Negativity, Growth, and Metabolic Control in T1D With Celiac Disease

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Amit Akirov, MD

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.

Pediatrics

Management of Pediatric Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction in Primary Care

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Rita Aghjayan

Pediatric patients with suspected bowel and bladder dysfunction may not need specialty intervention if they receive appropriate treatment in primary care.

Pediatrics

Efficacy of Lactobacillus reuteri for Acute Gastroenteritis in Children

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Gastroenterology Advisor Contributing Writer

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.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

CHEST Guideline for Gastroesophageal Reflux and Chronic Cough in Children

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Rita Aghjayan

Children with nonspecific chronic cough may not need to be routinely evaluated or treated with empirical therapy for gastroesophageal reflux without overt regurgitation.

Pediatrics

Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Associated With Increased Risk for Cancer, Mortality

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Madeline Morr

Researchers conducted a retrospective study of pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease to estimate the risk for cancer and mortality associated with this diagnosis.