Celiac Disease Linked to Psychosocial Distress

Celiac disease linked to psychosocial distress A recent study found elevated rates of psychosocial distress among children with celiac disease compared to the general population. The study is based on electronic patient surveys as well as visits to the Multidisciplinary Celiac Disease Clinic at Children’s National. Advocating for celiac research funding In January, the leaders of the Celiac Disease Program at Children’s National Hospital gave oral testimony as part of a congressional briefing hosted by Congressman Dwight Evans (PA) on the need for significant research funding in this area. Tailoring treatments to young patients Children’s National president and CEO, Kurt Newman, M.D., recently spoke with Modern Healthcare about the soon-to-open Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus and how it will help address the lagging development of devices, medications and technologies specifically designed to help children. Prioritizing healthcare innovation for children Recently, Kurt Newman, M.D., president and CEO of Children’s National Hospital, authored an opinion piece for the popular political website, The Hill. In the article, he called upon stakeholders from across the landscape to address the significant innovation gap in children’s healthcare versus adults.

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