It is now recognized that the prevalence of atopic disorders including (EoE) and immune based conditions such as celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease are on the rise. This changing epidemiology coupled with advancements in the diagnosis of these conditions have led to greater numbers of adolescents needing treatment.
Topics include:
Swallowing disorders and eosinophilic esophagitis
Celiac and gluten-related disorders
Functional GI disorders
Advances in inflammatory bowel disease
Advances in hepatology
Obesity
Fad diets, FODMAPS
Vitamin D and bone health
Gut microbiome and probiotics
GI issues in adolescents with eating disorders
Health maintenance in adolescents with chronic GI disorders
Transition of care
Front Matter
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Published:May 2016
2016. "Front Matter", AM:STARs: Clinical GI Challenges in the Adolescent, Vol. 27, No. 1, AAP Section on Adolescent Health, Joel R. Rosh, MD, Leo A. Heitlinger, MD, Walter D. Rosenfeld, MD
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