Gastroenterology
From the Journals
Does taking isotretinoin worsen a patient’s baseline IBD symptoms?
To investigate this topic, the researchers identified 19 patients who were diagnosed with IBD and treated with isotretinoin over a 16-year period...
From the Journals
More first-degree relatives develop celiac than expected
The authors of this analysis created a web-based implementation of their model to assist in screening and screening advice.
Latest News
The baby formula shortage continues
“I’d equate this to how we were all frantically looking for vaccine appointments when they first rolled out.”
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Ondansetron use for acute gastroenteritis in children accelerates
Cross-sectional analysis shows steady increase in ondansetron use but no decrease in intravenous rehydration or hospitalizations.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC updates guidelines for hepatitis outbreak among children
WHO officials expect data within a week from U.K. cases, which may indicate whether the adenovirus is an incidental infection or a more direct...
Guidelines
Myositis guidelines aim to standardize adult and pediatric care
These are the first guidelines on how to manage adult and pediatric patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM).
Feature
Medical education programs tell how climate change affects health
Medical schools are educating the next generation of doctors on one of the most widespread, insidious health threats of our time.
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Antibiotic treatment alone less effective in children with more appendicitis pain
“Families need to be made aware that treatment failure is not uncommon, and they should be provided with anticipatory guidance on how to proceed...
Commentary
Could a common cold virus be causing severe hepatitis in kids?
Dr. Wilson presents hypotheses about what might be going on.
From the Journals
CBT or hypnotherapy may help kids’ functional abdominal pain
Children treated with cognitive-behavioral therapy experienced less frequent and less severe abdominal pain than those who did not receive any...
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Vegetarian diet as good for children, with slight risk of underweight
In a secondary study outcome, cow’s milk consumption was associated with higher serum lipid levels for both diets.