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January 2, 2020

New research identifies third gene behind rare overgrowth syndrome in children
When Ali’s son Howard* was still not crawling, rolling over or meeting her gaze at 10 months old, the experienced mother-of-two knew something was wrong. Despite assurances from friends and family that everything was fine, Ali brought it up with her family doctor. After rounds of tests and specialist appointments, an MRI scan revealed damaged…
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December 10, 2019

Specialized immune cells could help repair damage from inflammatory bowel disease in children
A new study suggests that specialized immune cells that dampen inflammation and help repair the gut could be used as a potential therapy for children dealing with the painful symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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October 21, 2019

Teaching an old drug new tricks: How IVIg can help children with inflammatory bowel disease
More than 7,000 Canadian children live with Crohn’s disease or colitis and the incidence of Crohn’s in Canadian kids under 10 has doubled since 1995. Both conditions are forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which can mean cramps, diarrhea and vomiting, and missing out on birthday parties, sleepovers, sports and school.

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