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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)

Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a disease that mainly affects the ducts that drain bile from the liver to the intestines (called the biliary tree). In PSC, these bile ducts are inflamed and narrow, preventing bile from flowing out of the liver. This can damage the bile ducts and the liver due to buildup of

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ARFID: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

What is ARFID? ARFID is a mental health diagnosis that stands for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. People who have ARFID don’t eat enough food or enough different kinds of food to keep their body healthy and growing. ARFID is different than picky eating because it is more intense and usually lasts longer. People with ARFID

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North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
The Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Foundation
The NASPGHAN Council For Pediatric Nutrition Professionals