Gastroenterology
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Study identifies distinct microbiome in Crohn’s intestinal submucosa
Major finding: Total bacteria counts and evidence of certain bacterial populations were significantly more common in the intestinal submucosa of...
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Pediatric-onset FAP increases persistent anxiety, depression risk
Major finding: Pediatric-onset functional abdominal pain confers an increased lifetime risk of anxiety and depressive disorders (odds ratios, 4.59...
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Prevention: Probiotics cut C. difficile risk
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FDA finalizes regulations defining ‘gluten free’ for celiac patients
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CDC investigates Cyclospora outbreak
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H. pylori test OK for people on PPIs, with caution
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Gut flora emerging as key pediatric health component
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Exhaled VOC concentrations provide childhood obesity clues
Major finding: Concentrations of four VOCs were significantly higher in the overweight/obese vs. nonobese children after adjustment for age,...
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Children with ulcerative colitis benefited from fecal transplants
Major finding: Fecal transplants effected clinical improvement in 78% of children with ulcerative colitis.Data source: Nine children were enrolled...
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Two types of dysbiosis predictive of NEC
Main finding: Two measurable types of dysbiosis are significantly associated with the development of necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants....
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Norovirus now top cause of acute gastroenteritis in young U.S. children
Major Finding: By the time U.S.