Study finds no loss of efficacy or safety in #children switching from #infliximab originator to #biosimilar for #IBD treatment. Significant cost savings observed.

Ross Maltz, MD

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#CME

Study finds racial/ethnic minority children diagnosed with #pediatric #IBD at older age than non-Hispanic White peers.

🎓 Parental college education mitigates disparity.

📣 Need for #healthequity interventions.

Keri M Kemp

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Study reveals 6.1% of #pediatric #IBD patients change diagnosis, with IBD-U initial diagnosis and longer follow-up linked to higher risk.

Most common change is to #Crohnsdisease .

Harold Duarte MD

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Study tracks body image dissatisfaction in youth with #IBD over 12 months.

Depressive symptoms linked to body image dissatisfaction, emphasizing need for tailored interventions.

Bonney Reed

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#SocietalPaper

ESPGHAN paper reviews prebiotic supplementation in children with GI disorders: limited evidence precludes positive recommendations.

📣 Calls for more randomized trials.

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#openaccess

5-year-old with abdominal pain and CT showing two colonic masses and stomach debris undergoes colonoscopy, resulting in post-procedure pneumoperitoneum.

What led to the perforations?

Eduardo Castillo-Leon Jose M Garza Benjamin Gold

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Guess what? JPGN has a collection of articles that are eligible for #CME , and more are being added each month?

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Percutaneous electrical nerve field stimulation for adolescents with #IBS shows promising cost-savings: 18 added healthy days, increased parental wages, and $4744 savings to insurance.

William Chey

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#openaccess

Study reveals softer gastric tubes may reduce risk of neonatal perforations. 3D model highlights differences in behavior and stiffness. #neonatology

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#openaccess

The childhood bladder and bowel dysfunction #questionnaire ( #CBBDQ ) demonstrates excellent #validity , #reliability , and #responsiveness , suitable for clinical and research use. #pediatrics#

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#openaccess
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📣 The April issue of JPGN is out now📣

🌟 #LGBTQ + consideration in #IBD care
🌟 Older deceased donors may impact long-term #pediatric #liver #transplant survival
🌟 ESPGHAN guidelines on #celiacdisease and #hepatitisC

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#Pediatric patients with small fiber #neuropathy often present with GI symptoms, highlighting the need for early recognition and management.

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1 in 4 #children with #constipation use complimentary/alternative medicine, often seeking additional options.

While some report benefits, evidence remains limited. #pediatrics

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#openaccess

Comparing early-onset and adolescent-onset #ruminationsyndrome reveals clinical distinctions in symptoms, comorbidities, and severity. #pediatrics

Dennis Yang Neetu Bali Desale Yacob, MD / ዶር. ደሳል ያቆብ Carlo Di Lorenzo Peter L. Lu, MD, MS

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Study finds MBP expression distinguishes true #EoE from #IBD -induced eosinophilia in the esophagus.

🌟 Potential diagnostic marker

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#Fructoseintolerance often overlooked in #pediatric #abdominalpain cases.

This study shows dietary changes such as low #FODMAP diet improved symptoms in many cases.

Anna Hunter

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Linaclotide shows promise in treating IBS-C in kids aged 7–17, with improved bowel movement frequency. Side effects were mild. #Pediatrics #IBS

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#openaccess

Study examines whether #adenovirus could be linked to the 2022 #acutehepatitis outbreak in children. Histopathology shows nonspecific inflammation and hepatic necrosis. #Pediatrics #Hepatitis

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#openaccess

Survey reveals variations in screening, diagnosis, & treatment of #MASLD among European pediatricians. Clear call for uniform guidelines. #Pediatrics

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Holistic study on neurodevelopmental outcomes & #qualityoflife in Japanese patients with #biliaryatresia .

Impairments noted, some overlooked.

#infographic

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