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Posted by: Amanda Jensen on Feb 09, 2026

Pediatric liver transplantation has advanced to meet the unique needs of young patients. Learn how different liver graft types—including technical variant and living donor grafts—help more children receive life-saving transplants sooner.

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Celiac Disease, Gluten Intolerance and Gluten Allergy: What’s the Difference?
First published October 2013 Updated December 2025 Many people hear the word “gluten” and think it can cause stomach problems or that it is unhealthy. While most can tolerate gluten without any issue, there are many in whom it does cause problems.
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Tips For A Gluten-Free Thanksgiving
Discover practical tips for planning a gluten-free Thanksgiving, including safe ingredient swaps, cross-contamination prevention and kid-friendly dish ideas for children with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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TPIAT: Relief for Patients with Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis

Jun 22, 2023

Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) is a specialized surgical treatment for patients diagnosed with acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis. If your child is suffering from pancreatitis, TPIAT may help and allow them to return to normal activities without pain. Read More

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Can Children Get Pancreatitis?

Jan 11, 2023

Until quite recently, pancreatitis was thought to be almost exclusively a disease of adults and most frequently associated with alcohol abuse. However, pancreatitis occurs in all age groups, even infants. Read More

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Intestinal Transit Time: The Red Poop Challenge

Sep 02, 2021

What can your poop tell you about the tiny bacteria that live inside your intestines? Quite a bit! Researchers in London recently found a way to figure out intestinal transit time, or how long it takes for you to ingest something, absorb the nutrients and then for it to leave your body as poop.
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Could My Child Have Acid Reflux?

Oct 30, 2020

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), commonly known as acid reflux, is a common diagnosis in infants and children. It is one of the most common reasons for primary care visits and referrals to pediatric gastroenterology. Read More

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Infant Jaundice: What Is It and How Is It Treated?

Dec 26, 2018

Infant jaundice happens when bilirubin (a pigment made when the liver breaks down blood cells) builds up in a baby’s body. This usually happens because the baby’s liver is not mature enough to get rid of bilirubin as fast as it’s made. Read More

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Ulcerative Colitis in Children: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Apr 12, 2018

About one-third of children with IBD have ulcerative colitis and over the past several decades, IBD has become increasingly common. Read More

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Anti-Inflammatory Foods: Injury Healing Through Nutrition

Mar 21, 2018

When an athlete is injured, they suddenly lose control of many aspects of their plan of care. Resting and following doctors’ orders can be very difficult for athletes. The good news is that nutrition is a part of the injury treatment plan athletes are able to influence. Read More

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Our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2017

Dec 28, 2017

For the past three years we have saved a slot on our calendar to list the top 10 posts of the year. In 2017, we shared year-over-year favorites, trending and newsworthy topics and told you about new initiatives. Read More