St. Louis doctors working on treatments for short bowel syndrome in children

ST. LOUIS, MO — SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis is taking part in nationwide research looking into the mysteries of short bowel syndrome in children. Doctors want to know why one treatment for the condition is leading to more problems. Short bowel syndrome means a child’s bowel isn’t long enough and doesn’t properly absorb nutrients from food. Dr. Ajay Jain SLUCare Gastroenterologist at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital says SBS may develop when part of their…
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