Pediatric Pancreatitis Archives

Camp Hope: Rebecca’s Wish Brings Summer Fun to Pediatric Pancreatitis Patients

News, Pediatric Pancreatitis / By Skye Shrader

For many children, summer camp is a highlight of their year – a time to make new friends, explore the great outdoors, and create lifelong memories. But for those battling pediatric pancreatitis, these experiences can be overshadowed by the challenges of their illness. Luckily, a summer program specifically designed for pancreatitis is available to pediatric …

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Toolkit: Pain Management for Pediatric Pancreatitis Patients

Pediatric Pancreatitis, Toolkits / By Megan Golden

Pain is the number one symptom of pancreatitis. Children living with pancreatitis often have to miss out on school, daily activities, and social bonding opportunities due to pancreatitis-induced pain episodes. Experts agree that pain management strategies can help pediatric patients and families live more high-quality lives. This toolkit provides expert recommendations on pain management for …

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Toolkit: Nutrition for Children with Pancreatitis

Pediatric Pancreatitis, Toolkits / By Megan Golden

Making sure your child is getting all the nutrients they need while living with pancreatitis can be difficult. Poor nutritional management can lead to additional health concerns such as malnutrition and bone health issues. Mission: Cure has compiled recommendations developed by nutritional and gastrointestinal experts to assist in making sure your child’s needs are met. …

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Webinar: Nutrition for Children with Pancreatitis

Pediatric Pancreatitis, Webinars / By Skye Shrader

Nutrition for Children with Pancreatitis: What Should Your Child Eat? On Mission:Cure’s March 3, 2020 webinar, Nurse Practitioner Michelle Klosterman of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital discussed best nutrition practices for children suffering from pancreatitis. Dr. Virginia Stallings of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia explained how pancreatitis affects food absorption and growth in children and adolescents. You …

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Blog Post: PTSD in Kids with Pancreatitis

Patient Resources, Pediatric Pancreatitis / By Skye Shrader

Key takeaways: • Medical procedures can be traumatic for children, and this trauma can cause “medical PTSD”– a condition called pediatric medical traumatic stress, or PMTS • PMTS is being studied in people with chronic pancreatitis and other chronic illnesses • If children suffer from PMTS, parents can help by finding psychologists experienced in chronic illness, …

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Webinar: Pediatric Pancreatitis

Pediatric Pancreatitis, Webinars / By Megan Golden

Pediatric Pancreatitis: Causes, Treatments, Outcomes & Research Dr. Aliye Uc, MD, Professor of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Professor of Radiation Oncology, University of Iowa and leader of the INSPPIRE Pediatric Pancreatitis Research Project shares what has been learned so far, and answers questions from patients and family members. Composed of 22 sites throughout the world, the INSPPIRE …

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