North American Society For Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Cohran describes her research on characteristics linked to treatment response to teduglutide for short bowel syndrome-associated intestinal failure.

Nedelkopoulou emphasizes the importance of structured and multidisciplinary transition programs for young patients with IBD and HPB disease.

Mallon explains the shared risks linking celiac disease and type 1 diabetes and why early screening improves outcomes.

Dupilumab maintained histologic and endoscopic improvements across all pediatric age groups with EoE, according to Joshua Wechsler, MD.

Dale Lee, MD, told HCPLive that regular monitoring and potential psychosocial support are important to help children with celiac disease maintain a gluten-free diet.

HCPLive highlights key pediatric gastroenterology updates from NASPGHAN 2025, with continuing coverage to follow.

Data presented at NASPGHAN 2025 revealed odevixibat demonstrated sustained improvements in sleep and caregiver-reported QOL in patients with Alagille syndrome through 96 weeks.

Long-term analysis of the PEDFIC studies presented at NASPGHAN 2025 demonstrated sustained reductions in bile acids and pruritus with odevixibat in FIC1 deficiency.

Julie Khlevner, MD, AGAF, highlights that FDA approval of linaclotide provides the first pharmacologic therapy for pediatric IBS-C.

Thomas Wallach, MD, discusses phase 3 safety data of tenapanor in pediatric patients with IBS-C, presented at the 2025 NASPGHAN Annual Meeting.

At NASPGHAN 2025, investigators presented 52-week safety data from an ongoing phase 3 trial of linaclotide, the first approved treatment for patients aged 7 and older with IBS-C.

This preview of the 2025 NASPGHAN Annual Meeting highlights sessions and expert discussions on pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition covered by HCPLive.

Multicenter data presented by Silvana Bonilla, MD, at NASPGHAN 2025 highlight regional variation in pediatric H. pylori prevalence and support selective biopsy practices guided by clinical suspicion.

A multicenter study from NASPGHAN 2025 highlights geographic and immune-driven variations in pediatric H. pylori infection across the Americas.

HCPLive spoke with Kastl at NASPGHAN about the team’s study on the immune response to the COVID-19 vaccination among children with IBD.

At NASPGHAN, HCPLive spoke to Hamant about her team’s study that showed their algorithm was linked to increased VTE Prophylaxis among Pediatric IBD.

Bifidobacterium longum 35624TM reduces IBS symptom severity in children and adolescents, according to a study presented at NASPGHAN 2024.

At NASPGHAN 2024, HCPLive spoke with Duncan about how treating infants who appear to have reflux may actually result in greater repeat hospital visits.

GERD diagnoses in BRUE infants were linked to frequent acid suppression use and repeat hospital visits, according to a study presented at NASPGHAN 2024.

HCPLive spoke with Lat at NASPGHAN 2024 about how for communities with high H. pylori prevalence, it is best to test for H. pylori before a colonoscopy.

At NASPGHAN 2024, Okuno shared findings on reduced parental stress after children’s tube weaning, emphasizing the potential for new outpatient weaning protocols.

HCPLive spoke with Okuno at NASPGHAN 2024 about a study examining changes in parent stress levels and mental health symptoms after a child completes weaning off tube feeding.

At NASPGHAN, HCPLive spoke with Margolis about her team’s study on the link between maternal SSRI exposure and an infant’s development of gut-brain interaction disorders.

Maternal SSRI use was linked to a higher risk of constipation in infants, while untreated maternal depression was tied to colic. Margolis discussed these findings at NASPGHAN.

Silberg urges wider physician education on celiac screening, stressing that guidelines must reach primary care to address disparities and misconceptions.

A study presented at NASPGHAN 2024 found only 10% of eligible kids were screened for celiac disease. Debra Silberg, MD, PhD, urges unbiased, consistent screening.

Research presented at NASPGHAN 2024 found most children with chronic hepatitis C had neurodevelopmental disorders, highlighting the need for proactive care.

A Q&A with a pediatric gastroenterologist on new data detailing trends in water bead injuries in the US from 2013 through 2023.

PEDFIC data at NASPGHAN 2024 show mild, transient diarrhea events with odevixibat for cholestatic pruritus in PFIC, resolving in most cases.

A 10-year study reveals a surge in water bead injuries in young children, with an increase in cases requiring surgical intervention for bowel obstructions.