Intestinal permeability and small intestine bacterial overgrowth in excess weight adolescents.

Background: Increased intestinal permeability may be associated with certain disorders, such as obesity and small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).

Objective: This study aimed to investigate intestinal permeability and SIBO in excess weight adolescents.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 67 adolescents with excess weight and 66 normal weight adolescents.

Adiponectin is Increased in Pediatric Patients With Autoimmune Hepatitis Independent of Body Weight.

Objective: A high prevalence of obesity is reported in children and adolescents with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). Adipokines participate in inflammatory processes. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between excess weight and systemic inflammation, adipokines, and ghrelin in adolescents with AIH.

Food intake, growth and body composition of children and adolescents with autoimmune hepatitis.

Objective: To evaluate the food intake, anthropometry, body composition, and sexual maturity of children and adolescents with autoimmune hepatitis.

Methods: Thirty-seven children and adolescents with autoimmune hepatitis were studied. A questionnaire was given to evaluate food intake over a 24-hour period.