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NASPGHAN Diagnostic & Treatment Guidelines
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Consensus Statement on the Diagnosis and Management of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome.
Download a printable pdf at the right
EMPIRIC TREATMENT GUIDELINES
Empiric Guidelines for treatment of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome is a vital tool for sufferers of CVS. Developed by Dr. Fleisher, this document can be very helpful in emergency situations. It is advisable for patients to have a copy available in the event of an emergency visit to assist physicians who might not be familiar with CVS.
Download a printable pdf at the right
or vist Dr. Fleisher's web site for more information.
DRUG ALERT
Ondansetron (Zofran)
On Wednesday, September 15, 2011, the United States’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert
about the drug ondansetron (Zofran).
MORE HERE
Article by Dr. Richard Boles
Combined Co-enzyme Q10, L-carnitine
and Amitriptyline
High degree of efficacy in the treatment of cyclic vomiting syndrome with combined co-enzyme Q10, L-carnitine
and amitriptyline, a case series
Clinicians
Dr. Richard Boles
Assoc. Professor Pediatrics, Keck Schl. of Medicine-USC
Director, CCS Center Metabolic & Mitochondrial Disorders
Children‘s Hospital of LA Medical Genetics Box 90
4650 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
P: 323-361-8600
F: 323-361-1172
Dr. David Fleisher (Retired)
Associate Professor, Child Health - GI University of Missouri
Hospital and Clinics
1 Hospital Drive,
Columbia, MO 65212
Dr. B U.K. Li
Professor Pediatrics-GI, Director, Cyclic Vomiting Program
Medical College of Wisconsin, Children’s Hospital Wisconsin,
8701 Watertown Plank Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53226
P: 414-266-3690
F: 414-266-3676
Dr. Thangam Venkatesan
Associate Professor of Medicine—Gastroenterology
Director, Cyclic Vomiting Program (adults)
Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedert Hospital East
9200 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
P: 414-955-6836
F: 414-955-6214
Dr. Robert Issenman
Professor of Pediatrics,
McMaster University
Chief-Peds GI & Nutrition
McMaster Children’s Hospital
1280 Main St. W.,
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada LXS 4K1
P: 905-521–2100, Ext. 75637
F: 905-521–2655
Bhanu Sunku, M.D.
Mount Kisco Medical Group
110 South Bedford Road,
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
P: 914- 242-1580
Sumit Parikh, M.D.
Associate Professor of Neurology, Co Director CVS Clinic
Neurogenetics, Metabolism & Mitochondrial Disease
Cleveland Clinic,
9500 Euclid Avenue S60
Cleveland, OH 44195
P: 216-444-1994
Sally Tarbell, PhD
Visiting Associate Professor of Psychiatry,
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus,
Children’s Hospital Colorado
13123 E. 16th Ave B130
Aurora, Colorado 80045,
P: 720-777-6255
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