Celiac Disease Nutritional Status and Poor Adherence to Follow-up.

. Celiac disease, an autoimmune enteropathy, occurs in susceptible individuals and is treatable with a gluten-free diet. These may not be supplemented with vitamins.

Paraoxonase 1 and oxidative stress in paediatric non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

Background & Aims: Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in children is a significant public health concern. Oxidative stress is an important component in the pathophysiology of NASH. Several enzymatic antioxidant mechanisms protect the liver from oxidative injury.

Helicobacter pylori persistence in children: distinguishing inadequate treatment, resistant organisms, and reinfection.

Helicobacter pylori is a worldwide infection that causes chronic gastritis, duodenal ulcers, and malignancy. Transmission of Helicobacter pylori within a family appears to be the predominant mode of contamination. Recurrence of the infection is frequently seen following treatment.