Home Enteral Nutrition in Patients with Cerebral Palsy in the Years 2012-2022: A Longitudinal Analysis of Data from the National Health Fund of Poland.

Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) often correlates with a higher risk of malnutrition, negatively affecting the quality of life of patients and their families. Enteral nutrition via a feeding tube should be considered to improve the nutritional status of CP patients. To date, there has been no nationwide registry of patients with CP in Poland.

The Role of Vitamin D and Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphisms in the Course of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children.

The etiopathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is still unclear. Prior studies suggest genetic components that may influence the incidence and severity of the disease. Additionally, it was shown that low levels of serum vitamin D may have an impact on the clinical course of the disease due to its effect on the immunological system.

High-Resolution Anorectal Manometry as a Screening Tool for Hirschsprung's Disease: A Comprehensive Retrospective Analysis.

Hirschsprung's disease (HD) is characterized by a congenital absence of enteric ganglion cells in the intestine, posing challenges in diagnosis, particularly in pediatric patients. The gold standard, rectal suction biopsy (RSB), carries risks, prompting an exploration of non-invasive alternatives such as high-resolution anorectal manometry (HR-ARM) for HD screening. We conducted a retrospective analysis of 136 patients suspected of HD between 2018 and 2022, which were stratified into three age groups: ≤12 months, ≤24 months, and >24 months.

Does Massive Bowel Resection in Newborns Affect Further Immunity in Children?

Background: The massive resection of the small intestine leading to short bowel syndrome (SBS) deprives an organism of many immunocompetent cells concentrated in gut-associated lymphoid tissue, the largest immune organ in humans. We have aimed to access the influence of bowel resection on adaptive immunity in children, based on peripheral lymphocyte subsets and serum immunoglobulins.

Methods: 15 children who underwent bowel resection in the first months of their life and required further home parenteral nutrition were enrolled into the study.

Changes in Body Composition and Physical Performance in Children with Excessive Body Weight Participating in an Integrated Weight-Loss Programme.

The problem of overweight and obesity is a growing phenomenon in the entire population. Obesity is associated with many different metabolic disorders and is directly associated with an increased risk of death. The aim of the study was to assess the changes in body composition and physical fitness in children participating in an integrated weight-loss programme and to analyse the possible relationship between changes in body composition and improvements in fitness.