Gastrointestinal System - Pediatric/Paediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Pathway Contributor: Dawna Royall

Credentials:
FDC, MSc, RD

Bio:
Dawna Royall is a Senior Evidence Analyst for PEN® and is the Editor of the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. She is also a contract research consultant for the University of Guelph with research interests that focus on improving the effectiveness of nutrition services in primary care. She completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition at the University of Manitoba, a Dietetic Internship at Kingston General Hospital and an MSc in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto. She has worked as a clinical dietitian and a research coordinator.

Contributions:

• How is gastroesophageal reflux (GER) or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) diagnosed in infants?  

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• What changes in formula have been shown to be effective in treating infants with gastroesophageal reflux (GER)/gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?  

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• Can infants who present with gastroesophageal reflux (GER/GOR)/gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD/GORD) have an underlying cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA)?  

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• Can positioning therapy help to improve symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in infants?  

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• What pharmacologic and surgical interventions are recommended to treat infants with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?  

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• Are infants with gastroesophageal reflux/disease (GER/GERD) susceptible to long-term feeding difficulties?  

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• What changes in breastfeeding have been shown to be effective in treating infants with gastroesophageal reflux (GER)/gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?  

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• Gastrointestinal System - Pediatric/Paediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Background

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