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Published on: December 1, 2010
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Proceedings of the 2018 Advances In Motility and In NeuroGastroenterology: AIMING for the Future Single Topic
Lusine Ambartsumyan1, Julie Khlevner2, Samuel Nurko3
1Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA.
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
|April 15, 2020
Summary
Pediatric gastrointestinal motility disorders are challenging to treat. Experts convened to discuss advances in diagnosis and therapies for these conditions, aiming to improve patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurogastroenterology and pediatric functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Background:
- Pediatric motility and functional disorders are common and debilitating.
- Current treatments for these conditions remain challenging.
- The 2018 Advances In Motility and In NeuroGastroenterology (AIMING) symposium addressed these challenges.
Framework:
- Experts reviewed the state-of-the-art diagnosis and management of pediatric motility disorders.
- Presentations covered esophageal, antral duodenal, and colorectal segments.
- Breakout sessions focused on scientific insights for diagnosis and management.
Implementation:
- The symposium brought together leading North American experts.
- Discussions were structured into modules and small group sessions.
- A systematic, segment-based approach was emphasized.
Implications:
- The field of neurogastroenterology has advanced significantly.
- The report summarizes key learning points on diagnosis and emerging therapies.
- Future research and therapeutic strategies were discussed.
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