Gastrointestinal Conditions News

Normalization of previously elevated C-reactive protein during Remicade induction therapy was strongly associated with durable response at 1 year in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease patients, according to data presented at the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Meeting.

SAN DIEGO — Rates for Clostridium difficile infections declined significantly among hospitalized pediatric patients after implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship program, according to data presented at IDWeek 2015.

An outbreak of shigellosis has affected more than 143 people in Kansas City, Missouri, most of them children, according to a news release.

A Norwegian population-based study found associations that suggest early life infections may play a role in the later development of celiac disease.

Researchers found a significantly increased prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease among patients with autism spectrum disorders in a recent study.

Concomitant administration of oral poliovirus vaccine, in any formulation, and rotavirus vaccine significantly reduced protection against rotavirus among infants in Bangladesh, according to recent study data.

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis showed moderate-to-low quality evidence that the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG effectively prevents antibiotic-associated diarrhea in both children and adults.

SAN DIEGO — The use of quaternary ammonium spray disinfectant and disinfecting wipes at child care centers significantly reduced the amount of antibiotic use in these children, according to data presented at ICAAC 2015.

SAN DIEGO — The introduction of pneumococcal conjugate and rotavirus vaccines to a pediatric hospital population in Israel significantly reduced the burden of infection within less than 5 years, according to data presented at ICAAC 2015.

A nationwide voluntary recall of soft cheeses has been issued by Karoun Dairies, as the CDC and FDA investigate whether a 5-year, multistate Listeria outbreak, resulting in one death and one miscarriage, stems from the company’s products, according to a news release.