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Nicola Jones - Updated Guidelines on H Pylori in Children (Special JPGN Episode)
23 Sep 2024
01:04:36
In this special JPGN episode, hosts Drs. Jason Silverman and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Nicola Jones about the newly released UpdatedjointESPGHAN/NASPGHANguidelinesformanagementofHelicobacterpyloriinfectioninchildrenandadolescents.
Dr. Jones is a Senior Scientist in the Cell Biology Program, a staff physician in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at SickKids and a Professor of Paediatrics and Physiology at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on understanding the mechanisms responsible for gastrointestinal inflammatory diseases including Helicobacter pylori and inflammatory bowel disease.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the indications and recommended methods for testing for H pylori in children and adolescents.
Outline the recommendations for treatment regimens and follow-up testing for the eradication of H pylori in children and adolescents.
Understand where the new guidelines differ from previous guidance.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Jennie David - Body Image, Weight Stigma and Pediatric GI
09 Sep 2024
01:14:16
In this special Bowel Sounds and Nutrition Pearls collaboration episode, hosts Dr. Jennifer Lee and clinical dietitian Jennifer Smith talk to Dr. Jennie David about body image children with GI disorders. This podcast delves into body image, connecting it to weight stigma and its impact on patients of all genders, especially those with pediatric GI conditions. It examines how social media influences body image and offers tips for discussing these concerns neutrally in clinical settings. The episode also provides practical advice for navigating sensitive topics like weight and eating disorders.
Dr. Jennie David is a pediatric psychologist who specializes in Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Her clinical work and research centers on body image, medical decision-making, and perioperative IBD care.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the Concept of Body Image and Its Impact
Identify the Influence of Social Media and chronic GI diseases on Body Image
Develop Strategies for Discussing Body Image in Clinical Settings
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Michael Narkewicz and Zachary Sellers - Liver Disease in Cystic Fibrosis
20 May 2024
01:14:52
In this episode, hosts Drs. Jason Silverman and Temara Hajjat talk to Drs. Michael Narkewicz and Zachary Sellers about screening, evaluation and management of children with cystic fibrosis with hepatobiliary involvement and advanced CF liver disease. We review the new consensus recommendations paper published in the May issue of Hepatology (open access link below).
Dr. Narkewicz is a pediatric gastroenterologist and transplant hepatologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado and professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado with a strong clinical and research interest in cystic fibrosis and in particular on liver disease in cystic fibrosis who has presented and published extensively in this area over his career.
Dr. Sellers is a pediatric gastroenterologist, Adjunct professor and physician-scientist at Stanford with clinical interests in the GI manifestations of cystic fibrosis and pancreatitis in children who has worked with the INSPPIRE consortium and has presented and published widely on CF and liver disease in CF.
Learning objectives:
Define cystic fibrosis with hepatobiliary involvement (CFHBI) and advanced cystic fibrosis liver disease (aCFLD)
Outline recommendations for screening and evaluation for patients with CF and liver involvement
Outline the recommendations for management of patients with CF and liver involvement
Papers discussed in this episode (both are open access!:
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Introducing Season 2: A Look Back and Presidential Stories
02 Nov 2020
00:20:50
In this special bonus episode released at #NASPGHAN20 on the anniversary of the launch of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee, Peter Lu and Jason Silverman reflect on the origins of the podcast and the year that was. They also discuss some thoughts on Season 2 and share some great never-before heard clips from current president Dr. Karen Murray and president-elect Dr. Ben Gold.
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Produced by: Jason Silverman
Special requests:
Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:
Tell one person that you think would like this type of content about the podcast. We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees as well as general pediatricians, pediatric residents and medical students.
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Peter Lu, Jennifer Lee, and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Glenn Furuta about eosinophilic esophagitis. We discuss how our understanding of eosinophilic esophagitis has evolved over time and the key role the pediatric GI community played in studying this disease. We discuss some of the more challenging aspects of its diagnosis and treatment, including the role of proton pump inhibitors and how to encourage compliance with dietary and pharmacological treatment. We also discuss recent innovations that will address barriers our patients currently face. Finally, Dr. Furuta reflects on his career and passes along advice that has helped him become a leader in this field.
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Produced by: Peter Lu
Special requests:
Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:
Tell one person that you think would like this type of content about the podcast. We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees as well as general pediatricians, pediatric residents and medical students.
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In this episode of Bowel Sounds, host Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Binita Kamath about Alagille Syndrome and its place in the differential and workup of cholestatic liver disease, including the role of molecular diagnostics in diagnosis, management and family counselling. We discuss her important work in the area of frailty in pediatric liver transplant patients. We also discuss the importance of trainee mentorship in her career, and advice on defining your academic identity.
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Produced by: Jason Silverman
Special requests:
Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:
Tell one person that you think would like this type of content about the podcast. We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees as well as general pediatricians, pediatric residents and medical students.
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Jennifer Lee talk to former NASPGHAN President Dr. Jim Heubi about inborn errors of bile acid metabolism, including how to identify, diagnose, and treat these rare diseases. We also discuss highlights of his career and advice on how to build a career based on experience with a single patient.
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Produced by: Jennifer Lee
Special requests:
Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:
Tell one person that you think would like this type of content about the podcast. We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees as well as general pediatricians, pediatric residents and medical students.
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Special Episode: Jenifer Lightdale & Miguel Saps - Meet the Candidates
05 Aug 2020
00:25:06
In a special bonus episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Peter Lu welcome the two candidates for the upcoming NASPGHAN presidential election, Dr. Jenifer Lightdale and Dr. Miguel Saps. Instead of our usual format of reviewing a medical topic, we ask them to talk a little about themselves, the role NASPGHAN has played in their careers, and advice for trainees and junior faculty.
If you are a part of NASPGHAN, don't forget to vote!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Produced by: Peter Lu and Jenn Lee
Special requests:
Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:
Tell one person that you think would like this type of content about the podcast. We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees as well as general pediatricians, pediatric residents and medical students.
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Eric Benchimol - The Epidemiology of Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
14 Jul 2020
00:35:26
In this episode of Bowel Sounds, host Dr. Jason Silverman talks to Dr. Eric Benchimol about the evolving epidemiology of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) including the rise in very early onset IBD and increasing prevalence in different populations. We also discussed his approach to personal productivity and the influence of music on his life and career.
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Produced by: Jason Silverman
Special requests:
Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:
Tell one person that you think would like this type of content about the podcast. We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees as well as general pediatricians, pediatric residents and medical students.
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Jenn Lee, Peter Lu and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Valeria Cohran and Dr. Conrad Cole, two of the Chairs of the NASPGHAN Diversity Special Interest Group, about racism in medicine. The movement to recognize and address structural racism over the past few weeks has made it clear that racism permeates into every aspect of our society, including medicine. We talk to Drs. Cohran and Cole about how racism affects both our patients and the healthcare community. We also discuss steps we can each take to recognize the biases we have and to take action against the influence that racism has had on the healthcare system.
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:
Tell one person that you think would like this type of content about the podcast. We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees as well as general pediatricians, pediatric residents and medical students.
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
June is National Safety Month, and in this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Jenn Lee, Peter Lu and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Bryan Rudolph about patient advocacy, especially in terms of his work to ban high powered magnets to prevent accidental ingestions in children. We talk about how he got started in advocacy work, the ups and downs of the magnet fight, and advice for listeners on how they can get involved in advocacy in whatever capacity they can.
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Important links to help do your part:
To help out with research or advocacy related to magnet ingestions, email magnets@naspghan.org.
Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:
Tell one person that you think would like this type of content about the podcast. We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees as well as general pediatricians, pediatric residents and medical students.
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In the next episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Jenn Lee and Dr. Peter Lu talk to Dr. Ivor Hill about celiac disease. We talk about the latest recommendations on screening and when an endoscopy may not be needed to make a diagnosis. We discuss the future of treatment beyond a gluten-free diet. We also talk about why children without celiac disease can still have symptoms with gluten intake. Finally, Dr. Hill provides some advice for trainees and junior faculty, including getting involved in NASPGHAN and the AAP.
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:
Tell one person that you think would like this type of content about the podcast. We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees as well as general pediatricians, pediatric residents and medical students.
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In the next episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Jenn Lee and Dr. Peter Lu talk to Dr. Bill Balistreri about neonatal cholestasis. Dr. Balistreri is a pioneer in the study of pediatric liver disease and a former NASPGHAN President. We talk to him about why babies with jaundice past 2 weeks of age need further testing -- and why this is an important topic for not only pediatric gastroenterologists but also for pediatricians and parents. We review causes of cholestasis in infancy, including biliary atresia. We also discuss his career thus far and advice for younger trainees and faculty.
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:
Tell one person that you think would like this type of content about the podcast. We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees as well as general pediatricians, pediatric residents and medical students.
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Jason Silverman - Why Pediatric GI Needs Social Media (Special JPGN Episode)
06 May 2024
01:02:02
In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Temara Hajjat talk to Dr. Jason Silverman about how social media can be used in pediatric gastroenterology for patient care, research, medical education, and professional development.
Dr. Silverman is an Associate Professor in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Stollery Children's Hospital, where he is also the Program Director for the Pediatric Gastroenterology training program and co-lead for the CHildren's Intestinal Rehabilitation Program (CHIRP).
He is also (of course) one of our podcast co-founders and hosts!
Learning Objectives:
Understand the need for pediatric gastroenterology providers to be active participants on social media and incorporate this participation in their patient education and advocacy efforts.
Understand how individual researchers and academic journals can use social media to increase the impact of their peer-reviewed work on broader audiences and recognize that social media can be an important source of feedback, engagement, and cross-disciplinary interaction.
Recognize that a strong societal social media presence will amplify the resources and messaging from our society for its members, our patients, and the public.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In a special episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Jenn Lee, Dr. Peter Lu, and Dr. Jason Silverman talk about COVID-19 and how this pandemic is impacting the world of pediatric gastroenterology. We review the latest research on how COVID-19 impacts our patients -- specifically how it impacts children and the digestive tract. We also discuss the latest guidance from our GI societies, including on precautions to take regarding endoscopy. As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Produced by: Peter Lu
Resources: Visit NASPGHAN's COVID-19 website here. Visit the CDC COVID-19 website here. See WHO daily situation reports here. See the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 tracker here. An alternative tracker at Bing is here.
References: Dong Y, et al. Epidemiological Characteristics of 2143 Pediatric Patients With 2019 Coronavirus Disease in China. Pediatrics. 2020 Mar 16. pii: e20200702. doi: 10.1542/peds.2020-0702.
Cai J, et al. A Case Series of children with 2019 novel coronavirus infection: clinical and epidemiological features. Clin Infect Dis. 2020 Feb 28. pii: ciaa198. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciaa198.
Xiao F, et al. Evidence for gastrointestinal infection of SARS-CoV-2. Gastroenterology. 2020 Mar 3. pii: S0016-5085(20)30282-1. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2020.02.055.
Pan L, et al. Clinical characteristics of COVID-19 patients with digestive symptoms in Hubei, China: a descriptive, cross-sectional, multicenter study. Am J Gastroenterol. 2020 Mar.
Zhang C, et al. Liver injury in COVID-19: management and challenges. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2020 Mar 4. pii: S2468-1253(20)30057-1. doi: 10.1016/S2468-1253(20)30057-1.
Repici A, et al. Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: what the department of endoscopy should know. Gastrointest Endosc. 2020 Mar 13. pii: S0016-5107(20)30245-5. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2020.03.019.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In the next episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Jenn Lee and Dr. Peter Lu talk to Dr. Katja Kovacic about the dizzying topic of nausea. Dr. Kovacic is a leader in the field of pediatric neurogastroenterology and motility disorders, and specializes in the care of children with chronic nausea, gastroparesis, and cyclic vomiting syndrome. We discuss the evaluation and treatment of children with nausea, including the importance of identifying and diagnosing autonomic dysfunction. We also discuss practical tips for balancing a successful academic career and family life.
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Produced by: Jenn Lee
Special requests:
Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we would like to ask you to consider doing any or all of 3 things:
Tell one person that you think would like this type of content about the podcast. We want to reach more GI docs and trainees as well as general pediatricians, pediatric residents and med students.
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - this also helps more people discover our podcast
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In the next episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Jenn Lee and Dr. Peter Lu talk to Dr. Jose Garza about one of life's most important questions: Why do kids poop their pants? Dr. Garza is a leader in the field of pediatric neurogastroenterology and motility disorders, and specializes in the care of children with severe constipation and fecal incontinence. We discuss the evaluation and treatment of children with fecal incontinence, including practical advice for counseling families and a discussion about anorectal manometry testing.
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Produced by: Peter Lu
Special requests:
Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we would like to ask you to consider doing any or all of 3 things:
Tell one person that you think would like this type of content about the podcast. We want to reach more GI docs and trainees as well as general pediatricians, pediatric residents and med students.
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - this also helps more people discover our podcast
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In the next episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Jenn Lee and Dr. Peter Lu talk to former NASPGHAN President, the "Emperor of Emesis" himself, Dr. B Li about cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS). He explains how collaboration with a parent support group that is now the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association (CVSA) helped define his career. We discuss how to make a diagnosis, the evolving treatment of CVS, and controversial topics like the relationship between CVS, marijuana use, and cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Produced by: Jenn Lee
Special requests:
Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we would like to ask you to consider doing any or all of 3 things:
Tell one person that you think would like this type of content about the podcast. We want to reach more GI docs and trainees as well as general pediatricians, pediatric residents and med students.
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - this also helps more people discover our podcast
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In the next episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Ben Gold, our incoming NASPGHAN President. We talk about Helicobacter pylori, including controversies related to testing and treatment. We also talk about his past life as a DJ and how spinning records prepared him for a career in academic medicine. As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Produced by: Peter Lu
Special requests:
Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we would like to ask you to consider doing any or all of 3 things:
Tell one person that you think would like this type of content about the podcast. We want to reach more GI docs and trainees as well as general pediatricians, pediatric residents and med students.
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - this also helps more people discover our podcast
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In the next episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Jenn Lee and Dr. Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Karen Murray, our current NASPGHAN President and Chair of Pediatrics at the Cleveland Clinic. We talk about hepatitis C, including screening and its evolving treatment. We also talk about her career, her thoughts on work-life balance, and her advice for young people in the field, particularly young women. As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Produced by: Jenn Lee and Peter Lu
Special requests:
Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we would like to ask you to consider doing any or all of 3 things:
Tell one person that you think would like this type of content about the podcast. We want to reach more GI docs and trainees as well as general pediatricians, pediatric residents and med students.
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - this also helps more people discover our podcast
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Hosts Dr. Jenn Lee and Dr. Peter Lu talk constipation controversies with former NASPGHAN President Dr. Carlo Di Lorenzo. Do we really need to do rectal exams? When should we get x-rays? Is PEG3350 safe? Do milk and cheese really cause constipation? We answer all these questions and more. As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Produced by: Jenn Lee and Peter Lu
Special requests:
Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we would like to ask you to consider doing any or all of 3 things:
Tell one person that you think would like this type of content about the podcast. We want to reach more GI docs and trainees as well as general pediatricians, pediatric residents and med students.
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - this also helps more people discover our podcast
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
We can't wait to share with you the very first episode of Bowel Sounds: The Pediatric GI Podcast. Hosts Dr. Jenn Lee and Dr. Peter Lu will be talking to the one and only Dr. Carlo Di Lorenzo about life, love, and pediatric constipation. The episode will be available on Monday, October 14th, so be sure to subscribe now!
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Michael Wilsey about the evaluation and management of esophageal strictures in children, including congenital strictures and those arising from eosinophilic esophagitis and caustic ingestions.
Dr. Wilsey is an advanced endoscopist at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL and is a Professor at the University of South Florida.
Learning Objectives:
Review the presentation, evaluation, and management of congenital esophageal strictures.
Understand the diagnostic tools used in the evaluation of an esophageal stricture, including the utility of functional luminal imaging probe (FLIP) testing.
Understand the treatment options used for esophageal strictures, including the different types of dilation and the role of steroid injections and stenting.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Matthew Giefer and Brad Pasternak - Tackling Prior Authorizations and Medication Approval
08 Apr 2024
00:58:24
In this episode, Temara Hajjat and Jenn Lee interview Dr. Matthew Giefer and Dr. Brad Pasternak. Drs. Giefer and Pasternak share their experience advocating for the approval of medications for their patients. The discussion also covers the challenges involved in medication approval, how to approach your local and state representatives, and lobbying in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Giefer is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Ochsner Children’s in New Orleans, Louisiana, specializing in advanced endoscopy and pancreatology, and Dr. Pasternak is a pediatric gastroenterologist and the Medical Director of the IBD program at Phoenix Children's in Phoenix, Arizona.
Learning Objectives:
Understand how to advocate for medication approval after they are denied by the insurance.
Understand the resources available to tackle prior authorizations and denials.
Recognize the importance of advocating and speaking up against insurance denials.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In this episode, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Ruben Quiros-Tejeira about multivisceral transplantation in children, covering indications, complications and the importance of multidisciplinary team care in this population. Dr. Quiros-Tejeira is Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, a Professor of Pediatrics and Surgery and Medical Director for Pediatric Liver and Intestinal Transplantation at University of Nebraska Medical College.
Learning Objectives:
Review the indications for multivisceral transplantation and isolated intestinal transplantation in children with intestinal failure.
Understand the common and serious short and long-term complications of multivisceral transplantation.
Discuss the vital role of the multidisciplinary team in providing optimal care in this complex population.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Samuel Nurko - Using Neuromodulator Medications for Functional Abdominal Pain
11 Mar 2024
00:59:45
In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Samuel Nurko about using neuromodulator medications like tricyclic antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for children with functional abdominal pain disorders, now known as pain-predominant disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs). We discuss the rationale behind using these types of medications and how we can explain this rationale to families. We also discuss how to choose the right medication for each patient and differences between medications.
Dr. Nurko is Director of the Center for Motility and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders at Boston Children's Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the role of neuromodulator medications in the management of children with pain-predominant DGBIs.
Understand the rationale behind using these types of medications and how to explain this rationale to families.
Recognize differences between neuromodulator medications and how to choose the right medication based on the clinical scenario.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Praveen Goday about evaluating and treating the child who is a picky eater or who has developed a pediatric feeding disorder.
Dr. Goday is Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Director of the Nutrition and Feeding Programs at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Learning Objectives:
Define picky eating and pediatric feeding disorders
Recognize clinical scenarios that should warrant additional workup such as labs, imaging, or endoscopy
Learn practical tips to share with patients/families for children with picky eating
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Neha Santucci - Functional Abdominal Pain in "Organic" GI Diseases
12 Feb 2024
00:58:24
In the this episode, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Peter Lu talk to Dr. Neha Santucci, an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and the Director of the Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction Program at Cincinnati Children's. They discuss how to identify and manage functional abdominal pain in children with pre-existing organic GI disorders.
Learning Objectives:
Learning how to diagnose functional abdominal pain in patients with existing GI conditions
Learning how to manage functional abdominal pain in patients with existing GI conditions
Learning when to utilize IB-Stim in patients with FAP.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Lisa McMahon and Michael Rosen - Surgery in Ulcerative Colitis
29 Jan 2024
01:05:33
In the this episode, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jenn Lee talk to Dr. Lisa McMahon, Chair of Surgery at Phoenix Children's, and Dr. Michael Rosen, Director of the Stanford Medicine Children's Health Center for IBD and Celiac Disease. They discuss managing and counseling a pediatric patient with ulcerative colitis and their family who may
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In the first episode of 2024, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. William Balistreriabout some of the new developments in the hepatology field over the past year.
This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Kara Margolis about caring for autistic children with GI disorders. We discuss the relationship between autism and the GI tract, how GI disorders can present differently in autistic children, and ways to improve our clinical care for autistic children with GI disorders.
Dr. Margolis is a pediatric gastroenterologist at NYU Langone Health, Associate Professor at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and Director of the NYU Pain Research Center. She is one of the leading physician scientists in the study of children with disorders of gut-brain interaction and their relationship with autism spectrum disorder.
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the relationship between autism spectrum disorder and the gastrointestinal tract.
Understand ways to improve our clinical care for autistic children with GI disorders.
Understand the current evidence (or lack of) for probiotic supplements and dietary treatment for autistic children with GI disorders.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Elizabeth Berg - Telemedicine in Pediatric GI (Special JPGN Episode)
18 Dec 2023
00:57:06
In another special JPGN episode, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Elizabeth Bergabout a topic that has become a huge part of medical practice over the past few years – telemedicine. This is covered in the recent NASPGHAN position paper: North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Position Statement for Telehealth.
This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Muhammad Khan - The Cutting Edge of Pediatric Endoscopy
04 Dec 2023
01:00:11
In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Muhammad Khan about the cutting edge of pediatric endoscopy. We discuss his career path, use of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for children with achalasia and gastroparesis, advances in bariatric endoscopy that may be coming our way, and finally what he sees in the future of pediatric endoscopy.
Dr. Khan is Associate Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Director of Interventional and Diagnostic Endoscopy in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
Learning Objectives:
Understand the indications and safety of esophageal peroral endoscopy myotomy (POEM) for children with esophageal achalasia.
Recognize the potential role of gastric POEM for children with gastroparesis-like symptoms.
Recognize the endoscopic bariatric procedures that are starting to be used to treat childhood obesity.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In this episode, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Norberto Rodriguez-Baez about Hepatitis B. We discuss diagnosis, treatment options, and the importance of vaccinations to prevent transmission of this virus.
Dr. Rodriguez-Baez is a professor of pediatrics at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and hepatologist at Children's Health in Dallas, Texas. He is program director of the pediatric GI fellowship at UT Southwestern and associate Dean for Student Affairs. He is the NAPSGHAN 2022 awardee for the Master Educator Award.
This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
Learning Objectives:
Outline hepatitis B serologic markers, diagnosis, phases, and treatment
Review importance of primary vaccination series in hepatitis B
Understand when to test for immunity and consider re-vaccination against hepatitis B
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In this episode, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Jason Silverman debrief with Dr. Sandeep Gupta on his NASPGHAN Research Year in Review. Dr. Gupta is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama He is also the North American Editor and Chief for both JPGN and JPGN Reports.
Learning Objectives:
Review impactful clinical research papers in eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, celiac disease, and inflammatory bowel disease from 2023
Review impactful clinical research papers in hepatology from 2023
Review impactful clinical research papers in nutrition and obesity medicine from 2023
This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Christophe Faure – Esophageal Atresia for the Pediatric Gastroenterologist
23 Oct 2023
00:54:52
In this episode, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Christophe Faure about tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia. This important congenital abnormality carries a host of potential future health implications that are important to understand and manage.
Dr. Faure is a Professor of Pediatrics at Universite de Montreal and a pediatric gastroenterologist at CHU Ste-Justine. He is also the director of the Esophageal Atresia Clinic at Ste-Justine and runs a basic research lab focused on discovering the mechanisms behind EA and studying new treatments based on tissue engineering.
This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
We kick off Season 5 (!) of our little podcast with another host episode!
Hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat, Jennifer Lee, Peter Lu, and Jason Silverman talk about podcast updates, our new merch store, and answer your questions from #NASPGHAN23 in sunny San Diego.
And a huge thank you to all of our guests, our producer Corey, and NASPGHAN -- but most of all, to all of our listeners out there! Our next season will be the best yet.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Dr. Chumpitazi is a pediatric neurogastroenterologist who recently completed being the inaugural director of the Neurogastroenterology and Motility Program at Texas Children’s Hospital and who is now Professor and Division Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Duke University. Kirsten Jones, RD, CSP, LD, is a registered dietitian who specializes in caring for children with disorders of gut-brain interaction and use of the low-FODMAP diet at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
Learning Objectives:
Understand the indications and potential contraindications to using the low-FODMAP diet for a child with IBS.
Understand the rationale and structure of the low-FODMAP diet.
Recognize modifications to the low-FODMAP diet that can make therapy more feasible for children.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Mercedes Martinez - Exploring Pediatric Portal Hypertension and Variceal Bleeding
11 Sep 2023
01:08:46
Drs. Jennifer Lee and Temara Hajjat talked to Dr. Mercedes Martinez, a Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Transplant Hepatologist from Columbia University, about diagnosing and managing pediatric patients with portal hypertension and esophageal varices.
Learning Objectives:
Learn the clinical and diagnostic signs of portal hypertension and varices in pediatric patients.
Learn the management of portal hypertension in pediatric patients
Learn the management of acute variceal bleeding
Produced by: Temara Hajjat
This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Jennifer Vittorio - Healthcare Transitions in Pediatric Liver Transplantation (Special JPGN Episode)
21 Aug 2023
01:14:27
In another special JPGN episode, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Jennifer Vittorio about the important topic of healthcare transition for adolescents following liver transplantation, which is covered in the recent NASPGHAN position paper: Health Care Transition for Adolescents and Young Adults With Pediatric-Onset Liver Disease and Transplantation: A Position Paper by the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition.
This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Looi Ee - The Challenging Colonoscopy: Down Under Edition
14 Aug 2023
00:55:13
In our third international episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Looi Ee about completing the challenging colonoscopy. Dr. Ee is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Queensland Children's Hospital in Brisbane, Australia, and leads the endoscopy and intestinal rehabilitation programs there. She is also the sole pediatric representative on the Conjoint Committee for Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (CCRTGE), the national body certifying endoscopy training in Australia. We discuss colonoscopy training for the pediatric gastroenterologist, practical tips for completing a challenging colonoscopy in a child, and differences between colonoscopy training in North America and Australia.
This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the different standards proposed for pediatric colonoscopy training.
Understand strategies for completing the challenging colonoscopy.
Discuss the benefit of continuing to monitor colonoscopy outcomes even after completing training.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Dr. Garza is a pediatric gastroenterologist who specializes in neurogastroenterology and motility at GI Care for Kids. Dr. Garza is an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine. He also serves as medical director of the neurogastroenterology and motility program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, as well as co-medical director of its gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition program.
Learning objectives
Review the causes of bloating and belching in children
Discuss the management strategies of bloating and belching in children
Review the pathophysiology of bloating and belching and was to prevent it
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Roberto Gugig - Diving Deeper into Pediatric ERCP and EUS
31 Jul 2023
00:54:54
In this episode, Dr. Temara Hajjat and Dr. Jenn Lee discuss with Dr. Roberto Gugig from Stanford's Lucile Packard Children's Hospital the indications, techniques, and potential complications of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in pediatric patients.
Dr. Gugig is a pediatric gastroenterologist and Professor of Pediatrics who specializes in advanced endoscopy including ERCP and EUS.
Objectives: 1. Diving into the science of pediatric ERCP and EUS imaging. 2. Unpacking the intricacies of diagnosing pancreaticobiliary disorders in children using EUS or ERCP. 3. Shedding light on higher complication rates in patients under two years old and how to mitigate them.
This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Charlie Vanderpool - Functional Components in Infant Nutrition
17 Jul 2023
00:57:05
In this episode, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Charlie Vanderpool about functional components in both human breastmilk and infant formulas, and some of their roles in infant growth and development. Dr. Vanderpool is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Riley Children's Health and an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine.
This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In this special JPGN episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jennifer Lee talk to pediatric surgeon Dr. Jaimie Nathan about surgical treatment of chronic pancreatitis in children. Dr. Nathan is the first author of a recent NASPGHAN position paper on the role of surgical management in chronic pancreatitis. Dr. Nathan is the Chief of Pediatric Abdominal Transplant and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and one of the world’s leading surgeons for total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT).
This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Ankur Chugh - Guide to Financial Wellness for the Pediatric GI
19 Jun 2023
01:01:52
In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Ankur Chugh about personal finance for the pediatric gastroenterologist, covering everything from managing student loans to retirement planning. We also discuss his transition from a career in finance to becoming a physician. Dr. Chugh is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Children's Wisconsin and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In this episode, Dr. Temara Hajjat and Dr. Peter Lu discuss autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) management with Dr. Amy Taylor. Dr. Taylor discusses the latest approaches to managing AIH and shares recent advancements in AIH research.
Learning Objectives:
Understand how to diagnose patients with autoimmune hepatitis
Discuss challenging scenarios in managing patients with autoimmune hepatitis
Discuss new potential research and A-LiNK, a registry for patients with autoimmune hepatitis
This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In this episode, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Temara Hajjat talk to Dr. Sabina Ali about healthcare inequities and disparities related to the care of patients with pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. We review recent literature and discuss ways to improve clinical practice.
This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the definition of healthcare disparities, social determinants of health, equality and equity
2. Recognize disparities in care amongst patients with pediatric gastroenterologists
3. Understand the resources and strategies available to improve inequities of care
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Temara Hajjat talk to Dr. Ajay Kaul about the evaluation and management of children with esophageal achalasia and esophageal motility disorders. We review the diagnostic tools available to evaluate esophageal motility including functional luminal impedance planimetry (FLIP), compare the treatment options available to children with esophageal achalasia, and discuss the importance of multicenter pediatric research. Dr. Kaul is the Director of the Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders Center at Cincinnati Children's and Professor in the University of Cincinnati Department of Pediatrics.
Register and submit abstracts for the 2nd World Congress on Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility (PNM2023) here at the congress website!
Article with video showing peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) from VideoGIE.
This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
Learning Objectives:
Understand the role of endoscopy, contrast imaging, high resolution esophageal manometry, and functional luminal impedance planimetry (FLIP) in the evaluation of a child with esophageal dysphagia.
Recognize the specific abnormalities in esophageal motility present in the various subtypes of esophageal achalasia.
Understand the treatments available for children with esophageal achalasia, including pneumatic balloon dilation, laparoscopic Heller myotomy, and peroral endoscopy myotomy (POEM).
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.
Jennifer Lee - Informatics for Pediatric Gastroenterologists
24 Apr 2023
00:59:32
In this episode, Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Jennifer Lee about informatics. We discuss what it is, how it can be used in clinical care and research, EMR efficiency tips and avoiding informatics pitfalls.
Dr. Lee is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital with a clinical interest in EoE, as well as a position within the Division of Clinical Informatics, working with colleagues across her institution to meet their clinical, research and quality improvement goals through the appropriate use of information technology.
This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
Learning Objectives:
Understand what informatics is, and how a clinical informatician can assist in clinical, research and quality improvement projects.
Name 3 tips to improve personal efficiency in using an electronic medical record.
Understand the impact of how data is entered and stored on usabilty for research and QI work.
This episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!
As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.