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Ledipasvir-Sofosbuvir for 12 Weeks in Children 3 to <6 Years Old With Chronic Hepatitis C. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31220349 Hepatitis C Hepatology. 2019 Jun 20. doi: 10.1002/hep.30830. [Epub ahead of print] Ledipasvir-Sofosbuvir for 12 Weeks in Children 3 to <6 Years Old With Chronic Hepatitis C. Schwarz KB1, Rosenthal P2, Murray KF3, Honegger JR4, Hardikar W5, Hague R6, Mittal N7, Massetto B8, Brainard DM8, Hsueh CH8, Shao J8, Parhy B8, Narkewicz MR9, Rao GS10, Whitworth S11, Bansal S12, Balistreri WF13. Abstract Published on: Jun-2019 Read more	Microbiome Signatures Associated with Steatohepatitis and Moderate to Severe Fibrosis in Children With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31255652 NAFLD Gastroenterology. 2019 Jun 27. pii: S0016-5085(19)41037-8. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2019.06.028. Microbiome Signatures Associated with Steatohepatitis and Moderate to Severe Fibrosis in Children With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Schwimmer JB1, Johnson JS2, Angeles JE3, Behling C4, Belt PH5, Borecki I6, Bross C7, Durelle J8, Goyal NP9, Hamilton G10, Holtz ML11, Lavine JE12, Mitreva M13, Newton KP14, Pan A15, Simpson PM16, Sirlin CB17, Sodergren E18, Tyagi R19, Yates KP20, Weinstock G21, Salzman NH22. Abstract BACKGROUND & AIMS: The intestinal microbiome might affect development and severity of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We analyzed microbiomes of children with and without NAFLD. METHODS: Published on: Jun-2019 Read more
Glycogen storage disease presenting as Cushing syndrome https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31240162 Glycogen storage disease JIMD Rep. 2019 Apr 3;47(1):17-22. doi: 10.1002/jmd2.12031. eCollection 2019 May. Glycogen storage disease presenting as Cushing syndrome. Stefater MA1, Wolfsdorf JI1, Ma NS1, Majzoub JA1. Abstract Published on: Jun-2019 Read more	Risk Factors for Postoperative Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation After Pediatric LiverTransplantation. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31084587 Liver transplant Exp Clin Transplant. 2019 May 14. doi: 10.6002/ect.2018.0317. [Epub ahead of print] Risk Factors for Postoperative Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation After Pediatric LiverTransplantation. Sahinturk H1, Ozdemirkan A, Zeyneloglu P, Torgay A, Pirat A, Haberal M. Abstract OBJECTIVES: Duration of postoperative mechanical ventilation after pediatric liver transplant may influence pulmonary functions, and postoperative prolonged mechanical ventilation is associated with higher morbidity and mortality. Here, we determined its incidence and risk factors after pediatric liver transplant at our center. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Published on: May-2019 Read more
Healthcare transition in pediatric liver transplantation: The perspectives of pediatric and adult healthcare professionals https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31240785 Liver Transplant Pediatr Transplant. 2019 Jun 26:e13530. doi: 10.1111/petr.13530. [Epub ahead of print] Healthcare transition in pediatric liver transplantation: The perspectives of pediatric and adult healthcare professionals. Wright J1, Elwell L2, McDonagh J3,4,5, Kelly D6, McClean P7, Ferguson J8, Wray J9,10. Abstract INTRODUCTION: Published on: Jun-2019 Read more	NRAS and KRAS polymorphisms are not associated with hepatoblastoma susceptibility in Chinese children. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31086727 hepatoblastoma Exp Hematol Oncol. 2019 May 9;8:11. doi: 10.1186/s40164-019-0135-z. eCollection 2019. NRAS and KRAS polymorphisms are not associated with hepatoblastoma susceptibility in Chinese children. Yang T1, Wen Y2, Li J1, Tan T1, Yang J1, Pan J1, Hu C1, Yao Y1, Zhang J3, Xin Y4, Li S5, Xia H1, He J1, Zou Y1. Abstract BACKGROUND: Published on: May-2019 Read more
Epstein-Barr virus infection with acute acalculous cholecystitis in previously healthy children https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31243873 Cholecystitis Int J Clin Pract. 2019 Jun 27:e13386. doi: 10.1111/ijcp.13386. [Epub ahead of print] Epstein-Barr virus infection with acute acalculous cholecystitis in previously healthy children. Mazur-Melewska K1, Derwich A2, Mania A1, Kemnitz P1, S uˉEwski W1, Figlerowicz M1. Abstract Acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC), an inflammatory process of the gallbladder (GB) in the absence of gallstones, typically occurs in seriously ill patients. AAC can complicate primary Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, but it is an atypical clinical presentation. AIM: The aim of our study was to analyse AAC occurrence in children with primary symptomatic EBV infection who had been admitted to the hospital. METHODS: Published on: Jun-2019 Read more	Efficacy of dietary intervention and physical activity in children and adolescents with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease associated with obesity: A scoping review. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31101468 NAFLD Rev Gastroenterol Mex. 2019 May 14. pii: S0375-0906(19)30019-9. doi: 10.1016/j.rgmx.2019.02.001. [Epub ahead of print] Efficacy of dietary intervention and physical activity in children and adolescents with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease associated with obesity: A scoping review. [Article in English, Spanish] Caro-Sabido EA1, Larrosa-Haro A2. Abstract AIM: To identify and discuss the efficacy of dietary interventions, antioxidant supplementation, physical activity, and nutritional and psychologic counseling in the treatment of children and adolescents with non alcoholic fatty liver disease associated with obesity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Published on: May-2019 Read more
Contribution of a genetic risk score to clinical prediction of hepatic steatosis in obese childrenand adolescents https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31255630 NAFLD Dig Liver Dis. 2019 Jun 26. pii: S1590-8658(19)30630-9. doi: 10.1016/j.dld.2019.05.029. [Epub ahead of print] Contribution of a genetic risk score to clinical prediction of hepatic steatosis in obese childrenand adolescents. Zusi C1, Mantovani A2, Olivieri F3, Morandi A3, Corradi M3, Miraglia Del Giudice E4, Dauriz M2, Valenti L5, Byrne CD6, Targher G2, Maffeis C7. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the commonest liver disease in children and adolescents in Western countries. Complex traits arise from the interplay between environmental and genetic factors in the pathogenesis of NAFLD. AIMS: Published on: Jun-2019 Read more	Association Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Suspected Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in an Adolescent Population. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31110956 NAFLD Pediatr Gastroenterol Hepatol Nutr. 2019 May;22(3):233-241. doi: 10.5223/pghn.2019.22.3.233. Epub 2019 Apr 16. Association Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Suspected Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in an Adolescent Population. Cho YH1, Kim JW1, Shim JO2, Yang HR1, Chang JY1, Moon JS1, Ko JS1. Abstract PURPOSE: Vitamin D deficiency is a condition widespread throughout the world. Recent studies have suggested that vitamin D deficiency was associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in adolescents. METHODS: Published on: May-2019 Read more

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