Children with IBD Respond Well to the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination, with Arthur Kastl, MD
HCPLive spoke with Kastl at NASPGHAN about the team’s study on the immune response to the COVID-19 vaccination among children with IBD.
Laura Hamant, MD: Standardized Algorithm Increases VTE Prophylaxis Among Children
At NASPGHAN, HCPLive spoke to Hamant about her team’s study that showed their algorithm was linked to increased VTE Prophylaxis among Pediatric IBD.
B. longum 3562 Improves IBS Severity in Children but Does Not Persist after Intake
Bifidobacterium longum 35624TM reduces IBS symptom severity in children and adolescents, according to a study presented at NASPGHAN 2024.
Steps to More Accurately Diagnose Oropharyngeal Dysphagia, with Daniel Duncan, MD
At NASPGHAN 2024, HCPLive spoke with Duncan about how treating infants who appear to have reflux may actually result in greater repeat hospital visits.
Daniel Duncan, MD: Acid Suppression in Infants with BRUE Increases Rehospitalization Odds
GERD diagnoses in BRUE infants were linked to frequent acid suppression use and repeat hospital visits, according to a study presented at NASPGHAN 2024.
Elevated Fecal Calprotectin Linked to Often Unnecessary Colonoscopy in Pediatric H. Pylori, with Jessica Lat, MD
HCPLive spoke with Lat at NASPGHAN 2024 about how for communities with high H. pylori prevalence, it is best to test for H. pylori before a colonoscopy.
Hide Okuno, MS: Tube Weaning Reduces Parental Stress, Findings Guide Future Studies
At NASPGHAN 2024, Okuno shared findings on reduced parental stress after children’s tube weaning, emphasizing the potential for new outpatient weaning protocols.
Parent Stress Reduces Over Time When Weaning Child Off Tube Feeding with Hide Okuno, MS
HCPLive spoke with Okuno at NASPGHAN 2024 about a study examining changes in parent stress levels and mental health symptoms after a child completes weaning off tube feeding.
Kara Margolis, MD: Long-Term Impact of Maternal Microbiota on Infant Gut-Brain Health
At NASPGHAN, HCPLive spoke with Margolis about her team’s study on the link between maternal SSRI exposure and an infant’s development of gut-brain interaction disorders.
Kara Margolis, MD: Link Between Maternal SSRI Exposure, Increased Constipation Risk in Infants
Maternal SSRI use was linked to a higher risk of constipation in infants, while untreated maternal depression was tied to colic. Margolis discussed these findings at NASPGHAN.
Debra Silberg, MD, PhD, on Celiac Disease: “The Guidelines Are Really Helpful, but They Have to be in the Right Hands”
Silberg urges wider physician education on celiac screening, stressing that guidelines must reach primary care to address disparities and misconceptions.
Age, Race, Ethnicity Disparities Hinder Celiac Disease Screening, with Debra Silberg, MD, PhD
A study presented at NASPGHAN 2024 found only 10% of eligible kids were screened for celiac disease. Debra Silberg, MD, PhD, urges unbiased, consistent screening.
Study Finds Most Children with Hep C have Developmental Disorder, Learning Difficulty
Research presented at NASPGHAN 2024 found most children with chronic hepatitis C had neurodevelopmental disorders, highlighting the need for proactive care.
Trends in Risk & Management Strategies for Water Bead Injuries, with Patrick Reeves, MD
A Q&A with a pediatric gastroenterologist on new data detailing trends in water bead injuries in the US from 2013 through 2023.
NASPGHAN 2024: PEDFIC Data Highlight Safety of Odevixibat in Pediatric Patients with PFIC
PEDFIC data at NASPGHAN 2024 show mild, transient diarrhea events with odevixibat for cholestatic pruritus in PFIC, resolving in most cases.
Water Bead Injuries, Need for Escalating Care Becoming More Common in United States
A 10-year study reveals a surge in water bead injuries in young children, with an increase in cases requiring surgical intervention for bowel obstructions.
Lauren Collen, MD: Advanced Combination Therapy May Be Effective Option for Pediatric Refractory IBD
At NASPGHAN 2024, Collen told HCPLive the promising early data of advanced combination therapy for pediatric refractory IBD although hurdles exist.
Total Bilirubin, MMP-7, and TBA Show Promise for Predicting Liver Survival in Biliary Atresia
Meta-analysis of 30 studies highlights serum markers as prognostic tools for liver survival post-portoenterostomy in biliary atresia.
Lauren Collen, MD: Some Fragrances May be More Prevalent in Exposomes of Children with Crohn’s Disease
HCPLive spoke to Collen at NASPGHAN 2024 about early research on environmental exposures prevalent in children with Crohn’s Disease.
Linaclotide Effective for Functional Constipation in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Linaclotide trial shows effective constipation relief for pediatric patients with neurodevelopmental disorders, with high treatment adherence and safety profile.
Machine Perfusion Could Help Address Transplant Crisis for Pediatric Liver Diseases
New data from the UNOS database presented at NASPGHAN 2024 details characteristics and outcomes of pediatric liver transplant patients receiving machine perfused organs.
Children Who Contracted COVID-19 Twice as Likely to Develop IBS, Study Finds
NASPGHAN 2024 data suggests children and adolescents with a history of COVID-19 were twice as likely to develop IBS during the follow-up period.
Impact of Long Hospital Stays on Pediatric Gastroparesis Management with Christian Sadaka, MD
At NASPGHAN 2024, Sadaka shared results of a study demonstrating the factors associated with a longer hospital stay for children with gastroparesis.
EoE KIDS Suggests Dupilumab Offers Benefit Regardless of Prior Therapy Exposure
Post-hoc analysis of EoE KIDS trial shows dupilumab benefits for pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis, effective in patients with prior therapy limitations.
Christian Sadaka, MD: Significant Increase in Pediatric Gastroparesis Hospital Admissions After COVID-19
HCPLive spoke to Sadaka at NASPHAN 2024 about the increase in hospital admissions among children with gastroparesis after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Akif Shameem, MD: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Linked to Longer Hospitals in Children with IBD
At NASPGHAN 2024, HCPLive spoke to Shameem about his study on inpatient outcomes of pediatric patients with IBD and GAD vs patients without GAD.
Baclofen Does Not Significantly Improve Rumination Syndrome Symptoms in Children
Although children on baclofen had numerically greater improvements in rumination syndrome symptoms than those on placebo, the group difference was insignificant.
Rene Gomez-Esquivel, MD: Screening for Pediatric Colon Cancer
Though rare, pediatric colon cancer often presents in advanced stages—emphasizing the need for awareness of risk factors and the opportunities borne from timely intervention.
Michele H. Maddux, PhD: Mental and Behavioral Health in Pediatric IBD
The role of psychiatric care may be understated in treating IBD in children and adolescents nearing adult age.
Rene Esquivel Gomez, MD: Pediatric Endoscopy and Colonoscopy Strategies
Slight differences in disease presentation, as well as navigating the safety discussion with parents, presents unique recommendations for pediatricians initiating invasive imaging.
