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Ronni Chernoff, PhD, RD, reflects on her role as ASPEN's first Board secretary, early work mixing parenteral and enteral nutrition, contributions to geriatric nutrition, and the evolution of interdisciplinary collaboration.
James Long III, MD, the society's fourth president, reflects on his early involvement in clinical nutrition, the founding and interdisciplinary vision of ASPEN, and and the ongoing importance of nutrition education and team-based care in medical practice.
Murray Seltzer, MD, FASPEN, ASPEN's fifth president, reflects on his role in founding ASPEN, detailing its early development, key contributions in clinical nutrition, and hopes for its continued impact.
Susan Calvert Finn, PhD, RD, a former industry leader and champion of nutrition support, reflects on her influential career, role in advancing multidisciplinary care, and vision for the future of patient-centered nutrition.
Lynne Murphy, MS, RN, shares her journey to leadership in nutrition support and public policy advocacy through ASPEN, highlighting her work on nursing certifications, public policy initiatives, and Capitol Hill advocacy.
The June 2025 podcast explores Patient education related to Nutrition Support and interviews Dr. Gail Cresci, Professor of Medicine in the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of the Case Western Reserve University, and Staff in the Departments of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and Inflammation & Immunity at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Cresci discusses the components of enteral nutrition and how these ingredients impact the gut microbiome. She presents the findings of her paper titled, “Understanding How Foods and Enteral Feedings Influence the Gut Microbiome” which reviews over 10,000 papers including both in vitro and in vivo studies to provide a great overview of the field. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US June 2025
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Fat Malabsorption in Disease States' published in April 2024. This episode features Madeline Hill, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, and Laura Green, MS, RD, LD, CNSC. Together, they provide the perspective of patients living with fat malabsorption. This podcast series provides an in-depth look at the latest understanding of fat malabsorption in various disease states and was developed to educate clinicians on the current evidence in the management of this condition. This podcast is supported by Alcresta. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US May 2025
In this podcast, JPEN Editor-in-Chief Dr. Kenneth Christopher, interviews Asil Mansour from the Communication Disorders Unit at Dorot Geriatric Medical Rehabilitative Center in Netanya, Israel. Asil Mansour is a Speech Pathologist with a research focus on psychology and communication disorders. Asil Mansour is the co-first author of the research article “Association between oral-versus enteral-feeding and cerumen impaction in older hospitalized adults: A retrospective cohort study”. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US April 2025
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Fat Malabsorption in Disease States' published in April 2024. This episode features George Kasotakis, MD, focusing on fat malabsorption in critical illness. This podcast series provides an in-depth look at the latest understanding of fat malabsorption in various disease states and was developed to educate clinicians on the current evidence in the management of this condition. This podcast is supported by Alcresta. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US April 2025
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Fat Malabsorption in Disease States' published in April 2024. This episode features George Kasotakis, MD, focusing on fat malabsorption in critical illness. This podcast series provides an in-depth look at the latest understanding of fat malabsorption in various disease states and was developed to educate clinicians on the current evidence in the management of this condition. This podcast is supported by Alcresta. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US April 2025
The April 2025 podcast explores Patient education related to Nutrition Support and interviews Dr. Leah Gramlich, Professor of Medicine within Division of Gastroenterology at University of Alberta, Edmonton, in Canada. Dr. Gramlich's career has significantly impacted the field of nutrition support in Canada and around the world. This paper takes an international perspective of patient satisfaction in head, neck and esophageal cancer patients and investigates the relationship between malnutrition, disease severity, and dietitian involvement on patient satisfaction. Dr. Gramlich shares her perspective on the challenges with malnutrition and dietitian availability within oncology and discussed her next steps in nutrition research. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US April 2025
This podcast features Kerstin (Keri) Austin, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in Madison, WI. Dr. Austin became interested in nutrition during her residency and quickly realized that there wasn't much nutrition in the curriculum. As a Fellow, she connected with Dr. Jayshil (Jay) Patel through ASPEN and was encouraged by him to apply for the Nestlé Nutrition Fellowship. This was her first exposure to dedicated nutrition training. She emphasizes the importance of nutrition as it affects every discipline in every area of medicine. A member of the Physician Engagement Committee, Dr. Austin shares how her involvement with ASPEN has opened up career opportunities. She stresses the importance of mentorship and peer support in nutrition, urging clinicians interested in nutrition to actively participate in the community to advance their careers. Physician Spotlight is a forum for outstanding Senior Leaders, Young Rising Stars, and International Colleagues in the field of nutrition to discuss important topics and ideas that impact patient care. Visit the ASPEN Physician Community at www.nutritioncare.org/physicians
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Fat Malabsorption in Disease States” published in April 2024. This episode features Ms. Kay Varina, MPA, RDS, LD, CNSC, focusing on fat malabsorption in cystic fibrosis. This podcast series provides an in-depth look at the latest understanding of fat malabsorption in various disease states and was developed to educate clinicians on the current evidence in the management of this condition. This podcast is supported by Alcresta. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US March 2025
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Fat Malabsorption in Disease States' published in April 2024. This episode features David Evans, MD, focusing on exocrine pancreatic insufficiency related to pancreatectomy and other gastrointestinal surgery. This podcast series provides an in-depth look at the latest understanding of fat malabsorption in various disease states and was developed to educate clinicians on the current evidence in the management of this condition. This podcast is supported by Alcresta. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US March 2025
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Fat Malabsorption in Disease States' published in April 2024. This episode features Dr. Endashaw Omer, MD, MPH, focusing on physiology, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of fat malabsorption. This podcast series provides an in-depth look at the latest understanding of fat malabsorption in various disease states and was developed to educate clinicians on the current evidence in the management of this condition. This podcast is supported by Alcresta. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US March 2025
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Unmet Needs in Short Bowel Syndrome' published in 2023. This episode features Dr. Paul Wales, MD, MSc, reviewing the considerations in pediatric versus adult patients with SBS. This podcast series aims to educate clinicians on the current state of evidence in the management of SBS, stimulate ideas and questions for future research, and provide information in patient-friendly language to better educate and improve the health of patients with SBS. This podcast is supported by Ironwood. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US March 2025
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Fat Malabsorption in Disease States' published in April 2024. This episode features Amy Berry, MS, RD, focusing on exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and management with pancreatic exocrine replacement therapy. This podcast series provides an in-depth look at the latest understanding of fat malabsorption in various disease states and was developed to educate clinicians on the current evidence in the management of this condition. This podcast is supported by Alcresta. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US March 2025
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Unmet Needs in Short Bowel Syndrome' published in 2023. Episode 10 features Dr. John DiBaise, wrapping up this series and tying together the topics and future research needs. This podcast series aims to educate clinicians on the current state of evidence in the management of SBS, stimulate ideas and questions for future research, and provide information in patient-friendly language to better educate and improve the health of patients with SBS. This podcast is supported by Ironwood. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US February 2025
This ASPEN podcast series is based on our support of Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 9-15, 2025 and will feature enteral nutrition process safety. Episode 2 features Sandra Citty, PhD, RN who recently published a study on this topic and will discuss the process of EN adverse events, including event collection and what can be learned from this. This podcast is supported by Timeless Medical. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US February 2025
This ASPEN podcast series is based on our support of Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 9-15, 2025 and will feature enteral nutrition process safety. This episode features Caroline Steele, RD who is an expert in this area and will discuss the use of barcoding as a safety strategy for human milk and enteral formulas to prevent adverse events. This podcast is supported by Timeless Medical. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US February 2025
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Unmet Needs in Short Bowel Syndrome' published in 2023. This episode features Marion Winkler, PhD, RD, and Swapna Kakani, MPH, focusing on quality of life in adult patients with short bowel syndrome. This podcast series aims to educate clinicians on the current state of evidence in the management of SBS, stimulate ideas and questions for future research, and provide information in patient-friendly language to better educate and improve the health of patients with SBS. This podcast is supported by Ironwood. QOL Resources: HPN-PRQOL: hpn_proq_.pdf The Gutsy Perspective: project news | the gutsy perspective Oley Foundation: www.oley.org Short Bowel Syndrome: Where to find support, information, and community Let's Talk SBS Conversation Guide PDF Let's Talk SBS Appointment Checklist PDF QOL References: Fu M, Shi M, Li M, He G. The experience and needs of living with home parenteral nutrition in adult patients: A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 2024;33:4468-4483. Winkler MF, Machan JT, Xue Z, Compher C. Home parenteral nutrition patient-reported outcome questionnaire: sensitive to quality of life differences among chronic and prolonged acute intestinal failure patients. J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2021;45(7):1475-1483. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US February 2025
The February 2025 podcast celebrates the 50th anniversary of ASPEN and interviews Dr. Albert Barrocas, an Adjunct Professor of Surgery at Tulane University School of Medicine, the retired Chief Medical Officer at WellStar Atlanta Medical Center in Atlanta, GA., and a Charter Member of ASPEN since 1976. Dr. Barrocas shares his perspectives on the history of nutrition support and the need for improved documentation of malnutrition. He highlights the concept of The Troubling Trichotomy which he uses to describe what Can, what Should, and what Legally should occur with the management of nutrition support. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US February 2025
In this podcast, JPEN Editor-in-Chief Dr. Kenneth Christopher, interviews Dr. Sarah Fleet, Director of the Growth and Nutrition Program and Program Director, of the Advanced Nutrition Fellowship from the Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Fleet is a pediatrician and gastroenterologist with a research focus on nutrition education scholarship. Dr. Fleet is the first author of the research article “Knowledge assessment tool for pediatric parenteral nutrition: A validation study”. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US January 2025
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Unmet Needs in Short Bowel Syndrome' published in 2023. This episode features Vanessa Kumpf, PharmD, Swapna Kakani, MPH, and Marie Neumann, MA, focusing on the patient and family-centered approach in the management of short bowel syndrome. This podcast series aims to educate clinicians on the current state of evidence in the management of SBS, stimulate ideas and questions for future research, and provide information in patient-friendly language to better educate and improve the health of patients with SBS. This podcast is supported by Ironwood. Recommended Patient Resources: National Cancer Institute's Patient-Centered Communication in Cancer Care – Promoting Healing and Reducing Suffering SBS Conversation Guide: Let's Talk SBS Conversation Guide PDF Let's Talk SBS Appointment Checklist PDF G.U.T. Gain Understanding of Transitions – A Guide to Key Milestones in Short Bowel Syndrome: • Key milestones include with the addition of a glossary and several resources: • Basics of Short Bowel Syndrome • Going home (ie Discharge Checklist, Adjusting to Life at Home) • Off to School (ie Communicating with School Staff & Preparing for Emergencies) • Adolescence (ie Addressing Concerns and Emotional Struggles and Fostering • Independence with Healthcare Team) • Transitioning to Adult Healthcare The Gutsy Perspective: community-driven research on life with SBS | the gutsy perspective Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI): https://www.pcori.org/ The Promise of Patient-Led Research Integration into Clinical Registries and Research Scorecard: Patient Engagement Management (PEM) Suite: https://pemsuite.org Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US January 2025
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Unmet Needs in Short Bowel Syndrome' published in 2023. This episode features Dr. Ankita Sisselman, focusing on medication management of short bowel syndrome. This podcast series aims to educate clinicians on the current state of evidence in the management of SBS, stimulate ideas and questions for future research, and provide information in patient-friendly language to better educate and improve the health of patients with SBS. This podcast is supported by Ironwood. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US December 2024
This podcast explores the syndromes of frailty, sarcopenia and cachexia and how they relate to and intersect with malnutrition. Dr. Jensen offers key aspects of each of these syndromes and the importance of including them as part of the malnutrition assessment process. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US December 2024
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Unmet Needs in Short Bowel Syndrome' published in 2023. Episode 5 features Dr. David Mercer, focusing on surgical considerations in the management of short bowel syndrome. This podcast series aims to educate clinicians on the current state of evidence in the management of SBS, stimulate ideas and questions for future research, and provide information in patient-friendly language to better educate and improve the health of patients with SBS. This podcast is supported by Ironwood. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US December 2024
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Unmet Needs in Short Bowel Syndrome' published in 2023. Episode 4 features Carol Rees Parrish, MD, RDN, focusing on nutrition and hydration management in short bowel syndrome. This podcast series aims to educate clinicians on the current state of evidence in the management of SBS, stimulate ideas and questions for future research, and provide information in patient-friendly language to better educate and improve the health of patients with SBS. Favorite Resources from Carol Rees Parrish MS, RDN: For Professionals: Learn Intestinal Failure TeleECHO (Lift-Echo): https://liftecho.org/web/home UVA Health: https://med.virginia.edu/ginutrition/articles-from-practical-gastroenterology/pg-articles-by-topic/ For Professionals and Patients: Short Bowel Guidebook for Adult Patients: To order book at no cost, go to: www.shortbowelsyndrome.com/sign-up For Patients: Short Bowel Syndrome: Where to find support, information, and community: https://ironwoodpharma.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SBS_Patient-Factsheet_02-23-24-Final.pdf Oley Foundation: www.oley.org UVA Health: https://med.virginia.edu/ginutrition/patient-education/ This podcast is supported by Ironwood. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US October 2024
The October 2024 podcast features Pharmacist and Professor emeritus, Dr. Jay Mirtallo from the Ohio State University and a Clinical Practice Specialist for ASPEN. Dr. Mirtallo shares the results of an influential patient-based survey of consumers on parenteral nutrition. He highlights PN access issues from the patient perspective ranging from product shortages to financial burdens and uniquely identifies unconsidered areas for improvement in the medical system to improve patient safety. He comments on action steps for all nutrition support clinicians including an emphasis on legislation to pass the medical nutrition therapy act allowing reimbursement for the role of the registered dietitian. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US October 2024
In this podcast, Contributing Editor Berkeley Limketkai, MD, PhD, interviews Dr. Trevor Tabone on the article “Intestinal Failure-Associated Liver Disease: Current Challenges in Screening, Diagnosis and Parenteral Nutrition Considerations” published in the August 2024 issue of NCP. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US October 2024
In this podcast, JPEN Editor-in-Chief Dr. Kenneth Christopher, interviews Fabio Araujo, a registered dietitian specializing in critical care nutrition with a research focus on critical care nutrition support protein and malnutrition at the Alberta Health Services' Peter Lougheed Centre ICU in Clagary, Alberta. Araujo is the first author of the JPEN original research article “Association Between Protein Intake and Functional Capacity in Critically Ill Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study”. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US October 2024
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Unmet Needs in Short Bowel Syndrome' published in 2023. Episode 3 features Dr. Jamie Bering, focusing on complication management of short bowel syndrome. This podcast series aims to educate clinicians on the current state of evidence in the management of SBS, stimulate ideas and questions for future research, and provide information in patient-friendly language to better educate and improve the health of patients with SBS. This podcast is supported by Ironwood. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US October 2024
This spotlight is on Dr. Patricia Byers, MD, FACS. She is a Professor and Section Chief in Surgical Nutrition and Metabolic Surgery at the Ryder Trauma Center/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. Dr. Byers became interested in nutrition while working in trauma and critical care, where she saw the impact of nutrition support on this patient population. She credits her career development to mentors like Drs. Stanley Dudrick, Bruce Bistrian, and Miguel Echenique. Dr. Byers also discusses the importance of a multidisciplinary team in the care of patients receiving nutrition support, and how all members of the team are able to learn and grow from each other. She highlights the minimal nutrition training that surgical residents receive and yet surgical patients can benefit the most from nutrition support. In her institution, she makes sure that her surgical residents are exposed to their nutrition support team and gain experience in writing orders for TPN. Dr. Byers is an active member of ASPEN and contributes to various committees, including the Physician Engagement Committee. She encourages others to get involved in ASPEN to promote their careers in nutrition. Physician Spotlight is a forum for outstanding Senior Leaders, Young Rising Stars, and International Colleagues in the field of nutrition to discuss important topics and ideas that impact patient care. Visit the ASPEN Physician Community at www.nutritioncare.org/physicians
In this podcast, Contributing Editor Berkeley Limketkai, MD, PhD, interviews Dr. Juan Carlos Lopez Delgado on the article “Considerations for medical nutrition therapy management of the critically ill patient with hematological malignancies” published in the August 2024 issue of NCP. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US August 2024
This podcast is a discussion with Patricia Becker, a pediatric nutrition support specialist, on Infant Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam (NFPE). This podcast is part of the ASPEN's Malnutrition Awareness Week 2024. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US September 2024
This podcast is a discussion with Dr. Carol Ireton-Jones, adult dietitian, on Enteral Nutrition Gastrointestinal Tolerance: Issues and Solutions- The Adult Patient. This case-based podcast is part of the ASPEN 2024 Malnutrition Awareness Week. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US September 2024
This podcast is a discussion with Dr. Vanessa Kumpf, a nutrition support pharmacy specialist from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, who will discuss the use of a standardized checklist for rounds on parenteral nutrition patients, both in the hospital and at home. This podcast is part of the ASPEN 2024 Malnutrition Awareness Week. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US September 2024
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Unmet Needs in Short Bowel Syndrome' published in 2023. Episode 2 features Dr. Dawn Adams, focusing on Anatomical and Physiological Considerations in Short Bowel Syndrome, the issues and treatment options. This podcast series aims to educate clinicians on the current state of evidence in the management of SBS, stimulate ideas and questions for future research, and provide information in patient-friendly language to better educate and improve the health of patients with SBS. This podcast is supported by Ironwood. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US September 2024
This podcast is a discussion with Kayla Hope, pediatric dietitian at Boston Children's Hospital, on Enteral Nutrition Gastrointestinal Tolerance: Issues and Solutions – The Pediatric Patient. This case-based podcast is part of the ASPEN 2024 Malnutrition Awareness Week. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US September 2024
This podcast is a discussion by Dr. Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA on the risk of malnutrition and nutritional considerations for patients on surgically and medically prescribed weight loss therapies. This podcast is part of the ASPEN 2024 Malnutrition Awareness Week. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US August 2024
This podcast is a discussion with Dr. Amy Gates, from Children's Hospital of Georgia and Reckitt Mead Johson Nutrition, who will discuss Human Breast Milk and Fortifiers for Premature Infants. This podcast is part of the ASPEN 2024 Malnutrition Awareness Week. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US September 2024
In this podcast, Contributing Editor Berkeley Limketkai, MD, PhD, interviews Dr. Lindsey Russell on the article “Nutrition, endocannabinoids, and the use of cannabis: An overview for the nutrition clinician” published in the August 2024 issue of NCP. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US August 2024
This podcast is a discussion with Ms. Emily Bair, pediatric dietitian, on Nutrition in the First 1000 Days. This podcast is part of the ASPEN 2024 Malnutrition Awareness Week. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US August 2024
This podcast features Dr. Jamie Bering, MD, Senior Associate Consultant in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Bering first became interested in nutrition as a GI fellow after she realized her specific interest in placing PEG tubes and working with those patients on their nutrition and hydration management post-procedure. She describes the importance that mentorship played in her career advancement and specialty in nutrition. She has been fortunate enough to have completed her training in the same institution, now working alongside her mentors. Dr. Bering describes gaps in the field of nutrition specific to conditions where the role of nutrition support has not yet been well defined. She is interested in researching these areas and developing an algorithm to best approach these patients and determine how nutrition support might improve their overall outcomes. Dr. Bering is a member of the Physician Engagement Committee and describes how her committee involvement and ASPEN membership overall has led to numerous advancement opportunities in her career. She also highlights various fellowship programs that are available for young physicians who are interested in nutrition, which can help them get a jump start in this field. Physician Spotlight is a forum for outstanding Senior Leaders, Young Rising Stars, and International Colleagues in the field of nutrition to discuss important topics and ideas that impact patient care. Visit the ASPEN Physician Community at www.nutritioncare.org/physicians
In this podcast, JPEN Editor-in-Chief Dr. Kenneth Christopher interviews Dr. Susan Gutierrez, a Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellow graduate and NIH T-32 sponsored research fellow whose specific interest is in pediatric intestinal failure and intestinal rehabilitation at the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Gutierrez is the first author of the research article “Associations between hospital‐level socioeconomic patient mix and rates of central line–associated bloodstream infections in short bowel syndrome: A retrospective cohort study”. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US August 2024
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Unmet Needs in Short Bowel Syndrome' published in 2023. Episode 1 features Dr. John Dibaise, focusing on SBS definitions, classification, and causes. This podcast series aims to educate clinicians on the current state of evidence in the management of SBS, stimulate ideas and questions for future research, and provide information in patient-friendly language to better educate and improve the health of patients with SBS. This podcast is supported by Ironwood. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US August 2024
The August 2024 podcast features Registered Nurse, Dr. Sandra CItty who holds a joint position as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Florida College of Nursing in the Department of Family and Community Health Systems and faculty in the Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center at the North Florida South Georgia Veteran's Health System in Gainesville Florida. Dr. Citty shares her passion improving system-based medication and nutrition administration to reduce patient safety concerns. She reviews the results of her teams inquiry into the National Center for Patient Safety Joint Patient Safety Reporting System to understand sources of patient safety concern related to enteral nutrition prescription, administration, and monitoring. Her discussion clearly hihglights the need for clinician to act within their own institutions from an interdisciplinary perspective. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US August 2024
In this podcast, JPEN Editor-in-Chief Dr. Kenneth Christopher interviews Ingrid Knobloch, a clinical dietitian and master's student from the graduate program in health sciences at the Federal University of Health Sciences at Porto Alegre, Brazil. Ms. Knobloch is the first author of the research article "Association Between Isolated or Combined Malnutrition and Sarcopenia in Heart Failure Outpatients: A Cross-Sectional Study." Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US July 2024
The June 2024 podcast features Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Dr. Terry Brown who holds a position as the Medical City Healthcare Clinical and Dietetic Internship Program Director which is located in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Brown shares her passion for blenderized tube feeding and her desire to promote awareness and education on the use in clinical practice. She reviews the development of a survey tool that was administered to adult and pediatric RDNs associated with ASPEN. The results overwhelmingly supported RDN's desire to support the use of blenderized tube feedings, but more education was desired. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US June 2024
In this podcast, JPEN Editor-in-Chief Dr. Kenneth Christopher interviews Kym Wittholz, a clinical lead critical care dietitian and PhD candidate whose specific interest is in critical care nutrition at The Royal Melbourne Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, and the first author of the research article “Plasma beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate availability after enteral administration during critical illness after trauma: An Exploratory study”. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US May 2024
This video features Dr. Senthil Sankararaman, MD, FAAP, D-NBPNS, D-ABOM, an attending physician at the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospitals and an associate professor of pediatrics at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Sankararaman's interest in nutrition developed throughout his medical training, which began in India, then continued in the UK, and finally in the US. He said his experience in the Nestlé Fellowship was a game-changer. Dr. Sankararaman provides insights into the history of cystic fibrosis (CF), its management, and advancements in treatment technology. He also discusses various training opportunities available for CF and other specialties. Currently, he collaborates with a research team as a bench scientist to conduct research on CF. Dr. Sankararaman highlights the annual ASPEN conference and its significance in demonstrating the evolution of the field each year. Physician Spotlight is a forum for outstanding Senior Leaders, Young Rising Stars, and International Colleagues in the field of nutrition to discuss important topics and ideas that impact patient care. Visit the ASPEN Physician Community at www.nutritioncare.org/physicians