6th World Congress of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (WCPGHAN 2021)

Virtual 02 June 2021 - 05 June 2021

Timing of maternal antibiotic administration affects infant gut microbiome

28 Jun 2021 by

Maternal administration of antibiotics prior to Caesarean section (CS) disrupts infant microbial colonization, according to the findings of the MAMI* trial presented at WCPGHAN 2021.

Timing of maternal antibiotic administration affects infant gut microbiome

28 Jun 2021

Bioactive nutrient-enriched infant formula may enhance neurocognitive outcomes

22 Jun 2021 by

A new infant formula supplemented with bioactive nutrients — containing MFGM* components, LC-PUFAs**, and synbiotics — may improve neurocognitive function and brain development in healthy children at 6 years of age, according to the COGNIS*** study presented at WCPGHAN 2021.

Bioactive nutrient-enriched infant formula may enhance neurocognitive outcomes

22 Jun 2021

New anti-regurgitation formula confers benefit for infants with severe GI burden

21 Jun 2021 by

A novel anti-regurgitation (AR) formula combining carob bean gum (CBG) with prebiotics and postbiotics was found to have a more pronounced benefit for infants with more severe gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, according to the results of a post hoc analysis presented at WCPGHAN 2021.

New anti-regurgitation formula confers benefit for infants with severe GI burden

21 Jun 2021

Undiagnosed coeliac disease in children common, indicates need for widespread screening

14 Jun 2021 by

Coeliac disease cases among school age children have doubled over two and a half decades, and without a wider screening strategy, most cases will remain undiagnosed, as shown in the CELI SCREEN trial.

Undiagnosed coeliac disease in children common, indicates need for widespread screening

14 Jun 2021

Mothers passing on HBV to children due to patchy hospital policies across Europe

14 Jun 2021 by

A recent European survey has found major discrepancies and gaps in hospital policies and procedures to prevent the direct transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) from mother to child, particularly before and after birth.

Mothers passing on HBV to children due to patchy hospital policies across Europe

14 Jun 2021

Fish oil taken during pregnancy may help improve brain function in kids

09 Jun 2021 by

Children whose mothers had taken fish oil supplements during the second half of pregnancy appeared to have better problem-solving skills and attention focus at age 10 vs those whose mothers had consumed folic acid alone or no supplements at all in a study presented at WCPGHAN 2021.

Fish oil taken during pregnancy may help improve brain function in kids

09 Jun 2021