96 children were identified as being on long term parenteral nutrition in one UK region - West Yorkshire - with favourable outcomes noted.  Here.

In analysis of 315 children diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at one week via screening, a subgroup with severe mutations developed pancreatic insufficiency over time.  Here.

In a double blind, crossover trial in four children undergoing anterograde continence enema (ACE) washouts, water and twice normal saline caused electrolyte disturbances, whereas normal saline did not.  Here.

In a retrospective chart review of 210 Argentinian children with liver failure, the King’s College criteria were sensitive and specific in predicting outcome. Here.

An economic analysis of rotavirus infection in Hong Kong concludes that if the cost of the immunisation were between US$40 and 92, then it would be cost effective.  Here.

In a prospective study of 1411 young people aged 11 to 14, 22% developed abdominal pain at one year which persisted to 4 years, with previous somatic symptom reporting being a predictor. Here.

A more palatable alertnative to liquid diet, polymeric feed, didn’t improve adherence to diet, but did reduce the need for nasogastric feeds.  Here.

In a series of 72 infants investigated and followed because of raised isolated aminotransferases, no further causes were found after baseline investigation and most resolved spontaneously after a year. Here.

51 children with chronic constipation were randomised to polyethylene glycol 3350 plus electrolytes or placebo, with a crossover design and washout period. The treatment group had fewer constipation symptoms and no increase in side effects. Here.

In follow up of a series of 41 children with cyclical vomiting syndrome, 60% reported resolution of vomiting, many within weeks of the diagnosis. Somatic symptoms were common in children with and without vomiting. Here