Pediatric Gastroenterology & GI Surgery

Latest in Pediatric Gastroenterology & GI Surgery

Toddler boy with his mom at neuro appointment

ChatGPT Makes Headway in Healthcare

Study finds ChatGPT holds great potential to transform almost every step of healthcare delivery.
Girl at dining table makes a playful expression to father

Mealtime Problems Common in Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Multidisciplinary support and caregiver education are important.
Mature man feeling sore throat with painful swallow

Is a Cure for Achalasia on the Horizon?

Phase 3 trial is underway to test whether a shingles medication brings relief to swallowing disorder patients.
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Oligosaccharide in Human Milk Reduces Intestinal Inflammation

VUMC researchers aim to understand how oligosaccharide in human milk protects the intestinal barrier and decreases susceptibility to inflammation.
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Malnutrition and Maternal Depression Linked in Sickle Cell Study

Study finds maternal depression is independently associated with malnutrition in Nigerian children with sickle cell anemia.
A doctor wearing a chef hat writes on a notebook while visiting a sick patient.

Team Approach to Nutrition Delivers Highest Level Care

Multidisciplinary nutrition-support team wins national award for excellence in clinical care.

Suture-free Closure Reduces Risk in Gastroschisis

Closure technique helps keep antibiotic usage selective and short-term, especially in simple cases.
A scientist's gloved hand reaching for a petri dish of E. coli

On Defense Against Deadly Diarrheal Infections

Study links Turicibacter commensal to protection against severe infections, such as E. coli.
Surgeons in an operating room performing a laparascopic surgery

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Esophageal Atresia

In a new procedure, long-gap esophageal atresia is successfully repaired through elongation alone.