CMSAtoday Issue 4, 2020: Safe Transition from Hospital to Home or Infusion Suite: More Critical Than Ever Before

Gillian was just 11 years old when she began treatment for multiple complex chronic illnesses. As a teenager, she was diagnosed with gastrointestinal (GI) motility disorder and gastroparesis, which led to long-term, severe malnutrition. “It was really hard missing out on so many activities growing up. I was prescribed various medications and tube feedings, but […]

Short bowel syndrome (SBS), or intestinal failure, is a condition in which your body is unable to absorb enough nutrients from foods and fluids you consume. This can occur after a surgical resection or damage to your intestines. Symptoms and absorption vary by individual based on the amount and health of the remaining intestine. Symptoms […]