Past studies
Find information about previous studies with BPSU over its history. This includes the key findings, as well as any publications associated with the study. These display in order of the study's start date, and you can use the filter to find by category or start date.
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Inflammatory bowel disease in under 20 year olds
This study ran from June 1998 to June 1999. It aimed to identify the following. The annual incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis or intermediate colitis) presenting in childhood/adolescence (under 20 years of age). The average period between the onset of the first symptoms and presentation to a GP (or other doctor) to diagnosis. The site and extent of the disease process at the time of diagnosis. Lastly, it investigated the basis for the diagnosis and the treatment given to the child.
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Long-term parenteral nutrition
To help quantify the need for support services for the home administration of parenteral nutrition, the research team looked into children receiving parenteral nutrition for a prolonged period in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
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