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Genetic screening for coeliac disease – Dr Kunal Thacker

By Dr. Kunal Thacker, Paediatric Gastroenterologist, Sydney  /  May 6, 2020
Paediatric Gastroenterologist Dr Kunal Thacker will be presenting at the Coeliac Awareness Week information session at the North Shore Private...
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Low FODMAP diet
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Low FODMAP diet

By Dr. Kunal Thacker, Paediatric Gastroenterologist, Sydney  /  May 5, 2020
IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal (GI) condition wherein the exact cause remains unknown. It is characterized...
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Eosinophilic Oesophagitis in children

By Dr. Kunal Thacker, Paediatric Gastroenterologist, Sydney  /  May 5, 2020
Eosinophilic Oesophagitis (EoE) is a relatively new disease causing significant upper gastrointestinal morbidity in children. The diagnosis is based on...
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Diagnosis of Coeliac Disease In Children – To Scope or Not To Scope?

By Dr. Kunal Thacker, Paediatric Gastroenterologist, Sydney  /  January 3, 2020
  Coeliac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated systemic disorder elicited by gluten and related prolamines in genetically susceptible individuals. It...
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Diagnosis of Helicobacter Pylori in children – An Update

By Dr. Kunal Thacker, Paediatric Gastroenterologist, Sydney  /  January 3, 2020
  Infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori) is acquired in early childhood. The prevalence is higher in developing countries compared...
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Reflux and PPI’s in the young

By Dr. Kunal Thacker, Paediatric Gastroenterologist, Sydney  /  December 17, 2019
  Gastrooesophageal reflux (GOR) in infants and children remain one of the commonest presentations to GP’s and paediatricians. It is...
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