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And how excessive daytime sleepiness could lead to dementia.
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Newborn oral rotavirus vaccine held effective
Administration of vaccine at time of birth may hold safety advantages.
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Study spotlights body image dissatisfaction in pediatric IBD
Among pediatric IBD patients, risk factors for body image dissatisfaction include female gender, older age at diagnosis, and active disease.
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Behavioral issues, anorexia may presage celiac disease
Pediatricians should consider testing young children with a family history of celiac disease if there are concerns.
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Biologics during pregnancy did not affect infant vaccine response
There was no link between median infliximab concentration in uterine cord blood and antibody titers among infants.
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Meta-analysis confirms probiotics’ pediatric safety and efficacy
ORLANDO – Use of two well-studied strains can reduce pain in a clinically meaningful way.
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IDSA updates infectious diarrhea guidelines
Molecular-based diagnostic tests are very sensitive, but may require expert analysis.
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Evidence-backed questions can guide a GERD vs. NERD differential diagnosis
These five questions can help make the diagnosis
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VIDEO: Celiac disease runs ninefold higher in eosinophilic esophagitis
The diseases may share genetic etiologies or environmental triggers.
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Vaccination program cut hospital-treated RV gastroenteritis in young children
A Finnish rotavirus vaccination program more than paid for itself in secondary health care costs.
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Rectal swabs concurred with stool tests in children with GI illness
SAN DIEGO – Appears to be a good substitute for a bulk stool sample.