Every Kid We Take Care of, We Become Part of Their Family

How is IBD different in kids than it is in adults? When should kids be transitioned from pediatric to adult care? What's next for IBD treatments? My guest is Dr Jeffrey Hyams, the head of the Division of Digestive Diseases, Hepatology and Nutrition at Connecticut Children's, and a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He provides a historical perspective on the treatment of IBD and is able to highlight how therapies have advanced over the last 30 years. He also gives some ideas about what's on the horizon for IBD treatments and what gives him hope for the future. Concepts discussed on this episode include: How IBD Affects Growth in Kids and Teens Managing Ulcerative Colitis in Children Bradley S. Jerson, PhD, Pediatric Psychologist, who appeared on Episode 77, Episode 78, and Episode 99 Comparing 6 Biologic Drugs Used to Treat IBD Find a transcript and more at: https://bit.ly/AIBD106 Find Amber J Tresca at AboutIBD.com, Verywell, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram. Credits: Mix and sound design is by Mac Cooney. Theme music, "IBD Dance Party," is from ©Cooney Studio.