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    Pediatric GI latest research publications (relevant to parents)

    Many kids with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) still experience ongoing GI symptoms—even when the disease itself is under control. A recent 2026 multi-center study published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition looked at children with IBD in remission and compared them...
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    Pediatric GI latest research publications (relevant to parents)

    Has the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBIs) increased in association with greater consumption of ultra-processed foods in the modern diet? The reality is that a child’s environment — including stress at home and in the community —...
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    Is it VEOIBD?

    I don't usually like CT scans but this is a time when it is not a bad idea. Keep us posted!
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    Is it VEOIBD?

    Thanks for joining, this is actually a very challenging clinical case. Some thoughts I hope may be helpful. - I would still consider Meckels as a diagnosis. Sometimes it is hard to diagnose and scan can be negative. - calpro is trendable. Dont just do one, you can do one every 4 weeks or every...
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    Pediatric GI latest research publications (relevant to parents)

    Risk factors for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder in children! A new systematic review in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition looked at risk factors for ARFID in children. Children with ARFID were more likely to have: • Anxiety or other psychiatric conditions •...
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    Pediatric GI latest research publications (relevant to parents)

    How do ultra-processed foods affect children’s gut and immune systems? New research (JPGN, 2026) studied school-aged children and found that higher intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) was linked to: 1) Changes in gut bacteria ↓ Beneficial families like Ruminococcaceae and Barnesiellaceae ↑...
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    Pediatric GI latest research publications (relevant to parents)

    Vitamin D and IBD therapy. Does it matter? A new 2026 study in Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition looked at children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis receiving anti-TNF medications (like infliximab and adalimumab). What the researchers found: 77% of children were...
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    Pediatric GI latest research publications (relevant to parents)

    Does baby‐led weaning help against picky eating? A 2026 study in Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition found that children who followed strict baby-led weaning had a 95% lower likelihood of picky eating between ages 2–5 compared to children who were traditionally spoon-fed. Why we...
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    Pediatric GI latest research publications (relevant to parents)

    Improving IBD or IBS symptoms with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and biofeedback. A new 2026 randomized controlled trial in The Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition found that adolescents with chronic GI conditions—especially IBD—experience meaningful improvements in...
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    Pediatric GI latest research publications (relevant to parents)

    Is fatigue in pediatric IBD is only about gut inflammation? 
Fatigue often persists even when the disease is “under control.” A 2025 study in Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition found that nearly 1 in 3 children with IBD experience severe fatigue, even during clinical remission ...
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    Pediatric GI latest research publications (relevant to parents)

    Does constipation go away after stopping gluten in newly diagnosed celiac disease pediatric patients? A 2025 study in Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition followed 248 children with celiac disease who initially presented with constipation. The findings were striking: • Only 32%...
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    Educational videos made for families with children newly diagnosed with EOE

    In English https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaG50ui9zfjt3kWVVhZgKqHWBSZurVw3q In Spanish, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaG50ui9zfjspVx4mILVQsUAu5r7Sqt1A Provided by Children’s National Hospital.
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    Cyproheptadine, also known as Periactin usage in teenagers for nausea/appetite issues/abdominal pain

    This medication is very widely used in the world of pediatric GI for morning nausea or otherwise, poor appetite and functional abdominal pain. It can be a great tool in DGBI. Did your doctor recommend it? what was your experience?
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    ESPGHAN/NASPGHAN guidelines for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and functional abdominal pain‐not otherwise specified in children aged 4–18 year

    There are the 2025 guidelines for IBD - DGBIs A big take away is hypnotherapy! The Guideline Development Group (GDG) notes that a crucial emphasis should be placed on education regarding the abdominal pain-related disorders of gut–brain interaction (AP-DGBI) diagnosis during initial...
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    Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)

    Parents...Is your teenager having episodes of unexplained vomiting?In states like California, Washington, and Colorado where cannabis is widely available, one possible cause is Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). This is why we need to talk to our children about risks of vaping and edibles...
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