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Update on the management of hepatitis B and C infections in the neonatal period https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29526383 Semin Perinatol. 2018 Mar 8. pii: S0146-0005(18)30012-0. doi: 10.1053/j.semperi.2018.02.006. [Epub ahead of print] Update on the management of hepatitis B and C infections in the neonatal period. Espinosa CM1, Jhaveri R2. Abstract Published on: Mar-2018 Read more	The Health Care Transition of Youth With Liver Disease into the Adult Health System: Position Paper from ESPGHAN and EASL. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29570559 J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2018 Mar 22. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000001965. [Epub ahead of print] The Health Care Transition of Youth With Liver Disease into the Adult Health System: Position Paper from ESPGHAN and EASL. Vajro P, Fischler B, Burra P, Debray D, Dezsofi A, Guercio Nuzio S, Hadzic N, Hierro L, Jahnel J, Lamireau T, McKiernan P, McLin V, Nobili V, Socha P, Smets F, Baumann U, Verkade HJ. Abstract BACKGROUND: Medical advances have dramatically improved the long-term prognosis of children and adolescents with once-fatal hepatobiliary diseases. However, there is no generally accepted optimal pathway of care for the transition from paediatric care to the adult health system. AIM: Published on: Mar-2018 Read more
Wilson disease and lupus nephritis: is it coincidence or a true association? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29528784 Paediatr Int Child Health. 2018 Mar 12:1-4. doi: 10.1080/20469047.2018.1443411. [Epub ahead of print] Wilson disease and lupus nephritis: is it coincidence or a true association? Pradhan S1, Krishnamurthy S1, Jagadisan B1, Rajesh NG2, Kaliaperumal S3, Ramasamy S1, Subramanian N1. Abstract Published on: Mar-2018 Read more	Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children With Liver Diseases: a Systematic Review https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29601439 J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2018 Mar 29. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000001981. [Epub ahead of print] Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children With Liver Diseases: a Systematic Review. Rodijk LH, den Heijer AE, Hulscher JB, Verkade HJ, de Kleine RHJ, Bruggink JLM. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to determine the neurodevelopmental outcomes of children with liver diseases based on a systematical review of the literature. METHOD: Published on: Mar-2018 Read more
Systematic Review: the Epidemiology, Natural History and Burden of Alagille Syndrome https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29543694 J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2018 Mar 14. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000001958. [Epub ahead of print]Systematic Review: the Epidemiology, Natural History and Burden of Alagille Syndrome. Kamath BM1, Baker A2, Houwen R3, Todorova L4, Kerkar N5. Abstract BACKGROUND: Alagille syndrome (ALGS) is an inherited multisystem disorder typically manifesting as cholestasis, and potentially leading to end-stage liver disease and death. AIM: To perform the first systematic review of the epidemiology, natural history and burden of ALGS with a focus on the liver component. METHODS: Published on: Mar-2018 Read more	The Membrane-bound O-Acyltransferase7 rs641738 Variant in Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29601441 J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2018 Mar 29. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000001979. [Epub ahead of print] The Membrane-bound O-Acyltransferase7 rs641738 Variant in Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Di Sessa A, Umano GR, Cirillo G, Del Prete A, Iacomino R, Marzuillo P, Giudice EMD. Abstract BACKGROUND: The rs641738 polymorphism in the membrane-bound O-acyltransferase domain containing protein 7 (MBOAT7) gene has been associated with increased risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). OBJECTIVES: Published on: Mar-2018 Read more
Health Related Quality of Life and Neurocognitive Outcomes in the First Year after Pediatric Acute Liver Failure https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29551316 J Pediatr. 2018 Mar 16. pii: S0022-3476(18)30054-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.01.030. [Epub ahead of print] Health Related Quality of Life and Neurocognitive Outcomes in the First Year after Pediatric Acute Liver Failure. Sorensen LG1, Neighbors K2, Hardison RM3, Loomes KM4, Varni JW5, Ng VL6, Squires RH7, Alonso EM2; Pediatric Acute LiverFailure Study Group. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and neurocognitive impairment in survivors of pediatric acute liver failure (PALF). STUDY DESIGN: Published on: Mar-2018 Read more	Effectiveness of a carbohydrate restricted diet to treat non-alcoholic fatty liverdisease in adolescents with obesity: Trial design and methodology https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29601997 Contemp Clin Trials. 2018 Mar 27. pii: S1551-7144(17)30601-8. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2018.03.014. [Epub ahead of print] Effectiveness of a carbohydrate restricted diet to treat non-alcoholic fatty liverdisease in adolescents with obesity: Trial design and methodology. Dowla S, Pendergrass M, Bolding M, Gower B, Fontaine K, Ashraf A, Soleymani T, Morrison S, Goss A. Abstract BACKGROUND: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disorder among children in the developed world and can progress to cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and liver failure. No evidence-based dietary guidelines exist on the most effective diet prescription to treat NAFLD. OBJECTIVE: Published on: Mar-2018 Read more
Province-Wide Biliary Atresia Home Screening Program in British Columbia: Evaluation of First Two Years https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29570556 J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2018 Mar 22. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000001950. [Epub ahead of print] Province-Wide Biliary Atresia Home Screening Program in British Columbia: Evaluation of First Two Years. Woolfson JP, Schreiber RA, Butler AE, MacFarlane J, Kaczorowski J, Masucci L, Bryan S, Collet JP. Abstract BACKGROUND: Published on: Mar-2018 Read more	BILIARY ATRESIA: Clinical and Research Challenges for the 21st Century https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29604222 Hepatology. 2018 Mar 31. doi: 10.1002/hep.29905. [Epub ahead of print] BILIARY ATRESIA: Clinical and Research Challenges for the 21st Century. Bezerra JA, Wells RG, Mack CL, Karpen SJ, Hoofnagle JH, Doo E, Sokol RJ. Abstract Published on: Mar-2018 Read more

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